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Searches for exotic spin-dependent interactions with spin sensors
Min Jiang1,2, Haowen Su1,2, Yifan Chen3
1CAS Key Laboratory of Microscale Magnetic Resonance and School of Physical Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, People's Republic of China.
Reports on Progress in Physics. Physical Society (Great Britain)
|December 3, 2024
Summary
Spin-based quantum sensors offer sensitive, cost-effective tools for detecting exotic interactions beyond the Standard Model. These technologies complement large-scale experiments in searching for new physics phenomena.
Area of Science:
- Particle Physics
- Quantum Sensing
- Beyond Standard Model Physics
Background:
- Exotic spin-dependent interactions are theorized to exist beyond the Standard Model.
- Spin-based quantum sensors leverage quantum spin properties for enhanced measurement precision.
- These sensors provide complementary approaches to traditional particle colliders and astrophysical observations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the physical principles of various spin sensors.
- To highlight recent theoretical and experimental progress in searching for exotic spin-dependent interactions.
- To discuss ongoing and future experiments utilizing advanced spin-based sensors.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a range of spin-based quantum sensor technologies, including optically pumped magnetometers, atomic comagnetometers, spin masers, nuclear magnetic resonance, spin amplifiers, and nitrogen-vacancy centers.
- Investigating exotic interactions such as those with ultralight dark matter, exotic spin-dependent forces, electric dipole moments, and spin-gravity interactions.
- Reviewing theoretical frameworks and experimental methodologies for probing these phenomena.
Main Results:
- Spin sensors demonstrate ultrahigh sensitivity, compact tabletop designs, and cost-effectiveness.
- These sensors are effective tools for probing exotic spin-dependent interactions.
- Recent progress shows promise in advancing the search for new physics.
Conclusions:
- Spin-based quantum sensors are powerful and versatile tools for exploring physics beyond the Standard Model.
- Continued development and application of these sensors are crucial for discovering new fundamental interactions.
- These technologies offer unique advantages in sensitivity and accessibility for fundamental physics research.
Keywords:
atomic comagnetometersdark matterexotic spin-dependent interactionsnuclear magnetic resonanceoptically pumped magnetometersquantum sensorsspin sensorsMore Related Videos
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