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Nancy Paul¹, Guojie Bian^1,2, Toshiyuki Azuma³

¹Laboratoire Kastler Brossel, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, ENS-PSL Research University, Collège de France, Case 74; 4, place Jussieu, F-75005 Paris, France.

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This study proposes using exotic atoms to test high-field quantum electrodynamics, overcoming nuclear uncertainties. New methods offer significantly enhanced sensitivity for these fundamental physics investigations.

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Area of Science:

Atomic physics
Quantum electrodynamics
High-Z ions

Background:

Precision studies of few-electron, high-Z ions are crucial for testing bound-state quantum electrodynamics (BSQED).
Nuclear uncertainties often limit the accuracy of these tests, exceeding the BSQED effects being studied.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose an alternative method for probing high-field BSQED using exotic atoms.
To identify transitions in circular Rydberg states where nuclear contributions are minimized.
To leverage advancements in quantum sensing for enhanced experimental sensitivity.

Main Methods:

Investigating transitions between circular Rydberg states in exotic atoms.
Utilizing newly available quantum sensing detectors for high-precision measurements.
Exploring systems where mean electric fields exceed the Schwinger limit.

Main Results:

Identified transitions in exotic atoms with vanishing nuclear contributions.
Demonstrated that BSQED effects remain large in these selected transitions.
Achieved potential sensitivity gains of 1 to 2 orders of magnitude compared to existing methods.

Conclusions:

Exotic atoms offer a promising avenue to overcome nuclear uncertainties in BSQED tests.
Circular Rydberg state transitions provide a unique window for sensitive BSQED investigations.
Advancements in quantum sensing dramatically improve the feasibility and precision of these fundamental physics experiments.