Published November 2017 | Version v1
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The OVAL experiment: a new experiment to measure vacuum magnetic birefringence using high repetition pulsed magnets

Creators

  • 1. Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, Department of Physics (Japan)
  • 2. International Center for Elementary Particle Physics, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
  • 3. Institute for Photon Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
  • 4. Photon Science Center (PSC), The University of Tokyo (Japan)
  • 5. The Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
  • 6. Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University (Japan)

Description

A new experiment to measure vacuum magnetic birefringence (VMB), the OVAL experiment, is reported. We developed an original pulsed magnet that has a high repetition rate and applies the strongest magnetic field among VMB experiments online. The vibration isolation design and feedback system enable the direct combination of the magnet with a Fabry-Pérot cavity. To demonstrate and benchmark the searching potential, a calibration measurement with dilute nitrogen gas and a prototype search for VMB are performed. Based on the results, a strategy to observe VMB is reported. Graphical abstract: .

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1140/epjd/e2017-80290-7;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
European Physical Journal. D, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Journal Volume
71
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 1-10
ISSN
1434-6060

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
51077982
Subject category
S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
BIREFRINGENCE; CALIBRATION; FEEDBACK; MAGNETIC FIELDS; MAGNETS; NITROGEN; PULSES
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTS; EQUIPMENT; NONMETALS; REFRACTION

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Copyright
Copyright (c) 2017 EDP Sciences, SIF, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature
Notes
This record replaces 50016191; This record replaces 50034517