Atomic Parity Violation and the Nuclear Anapole Moment

The first definitive measurement of an anapole moment has been reported by Wood et al. The anapole moment can be generated by parity violation in the weak interaction but does not require time reversal violation.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1997-03, Vol.275 (5307), p.1753-1754
Main Author: Haxton, W. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic and molecular physics
Atomic interactions
Atomic properties and interactions with photons
Atoms & subatomic particles
Electric fields
Electrical couplings
Electromagnetic interactions
Electrons
Exact sciences and technology
Lasers
Nuclear interactions
Nucleons
Parity nonconservation
Perspectives
Photon interactions with atoms
Photons
Physics
Scientific Concepts
Weak nuclear force
Weak-interaction effects in atoms
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Summary:The first definitive measurement of an anapole moment has been reported by Wood et al. The anapole moment can be generated by parity violation in the weak interaction but does not require time reversal violation.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.275.5307.1753