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Comagnetometer probes of dark matter and new physics

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology 2026-04-23 v2 Atomic Physics

Abstract

We discuss the use of comagnetometry in studying new physics that couples to fermionic spin. Modern comagnetometry is -- in absolute energy units -- the most sensitive experimental technique for measuring the energy difference between quantum states, reaching sensitivities in the 102610^{-26}\,eV range. The technique suppresses the magnetic interactions of the spins, making searches for non-standard-model interactions possible. Many implementations have been developed and optimized for various uses. New physics scenarios which can be probed with comagnetometers include: EDMs, violations of Lorentz invariance, Goldstone bosons of new high-energy symmetries, CP-violating long-range forces, and axionic dark matter. We consider the prospects for improvements in the technique, and show -- based purely on signal-to-noise ratio with existing technology -- that there is room for several orders of magnitude in further improvement. We also evaluate several sources of systematic error and instability that may limit improvements.

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@article{arxiv.2106.09210,
  title  = {Comagnetometer probes of dark matter and new physics},
  author = {W. A. Terrano and M. V. Romalis},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2106.09210},
  year   = {2026}
}

Comments

Submitted to Journal of Quantum Science and Technology. Version 2 is the manuscript resubmitted following referee reports. Pending final acceptance