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Proof-of-Principle Experiment for Testing Strong-Field Quantum Electrodynamics with Exotic Atoms: High Precision X-Ray Spectroscopy of Muonic Neon

T. Okumura, T. Azuma, D. A. Bennett, I. Chiu, W. B. Doriese, Malcolm Durkin, J. W. Fowler, Johnathon D. Gard, T. Hashimoto, R. Hayakawa, G. C. Hilton, Yuto Ichinohe, P. Indelicato, T. Isobe, S. Kanda, M. Katsuragawa, N. Kawamura, Yasushi Kino, Kairi Mine, Yasuhiro Miyake, Kelsey M. Morgan, Kazuhiko Ninomiya, Hirofumi Noda, G. C. O’Neil, S. Okada, Kenichi Okutsu, N. Paul, C. D. Reintsema, Daniel R. Schmidt, K. Shimomura, P. Strasser, H. Suda, Daniel S. Swetz, Tadayuki Takahashi, Shin׳ichiro Takeda, Soshi Takeshita, M. Tampo, H. Tatsuno, Y. Ueno, Joel N. Ullom, Shin Watanabe, S. Yamada

Physical Review Letters · 2023

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Summary

This proof-of-principle experimental study demonstrates high-precision X-ray spectroscopy of muonic neon atoms as a method for testing bound-state quantum electrodynamics in the strong-field regime. Using superconducting transition-edge sensor microcalorimeters with 5.2–5.5 eV full-width-half-maximum resolution, the authors measured transition energies that agreed closely with advanced theoretical predictions, establishing muonic atoms as a viable alternative to few-electron high-Z ions for fundamental physics constraints. The research is not relevant to agricultural, farming systems, soil health, or human nutritional sciences.

UK applicability

This paper has no direct applicability to United Kingdom agricultural policy, farming practice, soil management, or nutritional research. It is a fundamental physics study without connection to food systems or human health outcomes.

Key measures

Transition energy of muonic neon 5g₉/₂–4f₇/₂ line (eV); statistical and systematic measurement uncertainties; agreement with quantum electrodynamics theoretical predictions

Outcomes reported

High-precision X-ray spectroscopy measurements of muonic neon atom transitions (5g–4f and 5f–4d) were performed using superconducting transition-edge sensor microcalorimeters. The measured 5g₉/₂–4f₇/₂ transition energy of 6297.08±0.04(stat)±0.13(syst) eV agreed closely with advanced theoretical predictions of 6297.26 eV.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Laboratory / experimental proof-of-principle
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Other
DOI
10.1103/physrevlett.130.173001
Catalogue ID
BFmohg5fgd-hpfsms

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