A global perspective on searches for Electric Dipole Moments
Abstract
Many experiments are underway in the world to search for a non-zero electric dipole moment (EDM) of a particle with spin 1/2 such as the neutron or the electron. Finding an EDM would reveal new sources of CP violation. EDM measurements are motivated by the high sensitivity to new physics beyond the Standard Model. They are relevant to find the explanation for the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the Universe. A variety of programs with different systems are being pursued, with free neutrons, diamagnetic atoms, paramagnetic systems, and charged particles in storage rings. This article presents a basic introduction of the subject and attempts to compile the ongoing projects.
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@article{arxiv.1912.07876,
title = {A global perspective on searches for Electric Dipole Moments},
author = {Guillaume Pignol},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1912.07876},
year = {2019}
}
Comments
Based on a talk given at IUPAP WG.9 Nuclear Science Symposium, London, August 2019