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Free Discussion

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060038
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Derek Jackson Kimball California State University, East Bay

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060037
Gravity, an unexpected journey: from thermodynamics to emergent gravity, Lorentz breaking and back...

Stefano Liberati SISSA International School for Advanced Studies

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060002

General Relativity & Quantum Cosmology
Probing the electron-proton mass ratio variation with AMO systems

Robin Cote University of Connecticut

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060050
Atomic magnetometers for precision measurements

Mike Romalis Princeton University

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060034
Nuclear spin precession of noble gases in ultra low magnetic fields

Lutz Trahms Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060033
Optical magnetometry - From basics to Global Network of Optical Magnetometer for Exotic physics

Nathan Leefer University of California, Berkeley

Szymon Pustelny University of California, Berkeley

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060032
Free Discussion

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060031
Search for new physics in atoms: cosmic PNC and variation of alpha

Vladimir Dzuba University of New South Wales (UNSW)

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060030
Ultra-light hidden photons

Jeremy Mardon California Institute of Technology

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060029
Axion-induced effects and topological defect dark matter detection schemes

Yevgeny Stadnik University of New South Wales (UNSW)

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060028
Analogue Models of Gravity: The ubiquitous space-time

Stefano Liberati SISSA International School for Advanced Studies

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060000

General Relativity & Quantum Cosmology

Free Discussion

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060038
Summary

Derek Jackson Kimball California State University, East Bay

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060037
Gravity, an unexpected journey: from thermodynamics to emergent gravity, Lorentz breaking and back...

Stefano Liberati SISSA International School for Advanced Studies

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060002

General Relativity & Quantum Cosmology

Thermodynamical aspects of gravity have been a tantalising puzzle for more than forty years now and are still at the center of much activity in semiclassical and quantum gravity. We shall explore the possibility that they might hint toward an emergent nature of gravity exploring the possible implications of such hypothesis. Among these we shall focus on the possibility that Lorentz invariance might be only a low energy/emergent feature by discussing viable theoretical frameworks, present constraints and open issues which make this path problematic. In the end we shall focus on black hole thermodynamics in Lorentz breaking gravity by presenting some recent results that seems to hint towards a surprising resilience of thermodynamics aspect of gravity even in these scenarios.
Probing the electron-proton mass ratio variation with AMO systems

Robin Cote University of Connecticut

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060050
Atomic magnetometers for precision measurements

Mike Romalis Princeton University

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060034

Atomic magnetometers have a long history in tests of Standard Model since they provide sensitive constraints on new spin interactions. I will review recent progress in magnetometry using electron and nuclear spins, describe some of the limits set on new physics and discuss ideas for future experiments.
Nuclear spin precession of noble gases in ultra low magnetic fields

Lutz Trahms Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060033

In the low energy re¬gime, precision measurements of spin precession have gained increased attention as an alternative pathway to physics beyond the standard model. These measurements aim at the detection of minute frequency changes superimposed on low Larmor frequencies at extremely weak magnetic fields. Such measurements require an effective shielding against the magnetic field of the Earth and other perturbations. For measuring the precession frequency with high precision, a long lifetime of the precessing nuclear magnetization is required, thus the homogeneity of the applied field is a crucial parameter. In addition, criteria are needed that unambiguously distinguish magnetic artifacts from the non-magnetic exotic interactions that we search for. This can be accomplished by the concept of co-magnetometry, i.e., by simultaneous measuring the precession of two nuclear species such as 3He and 129Xe. Yet another kind of co-magnetometry is the use of SQUIDs for monitoring the spin precession. SQUIDs are magnetic field detectors of their own kind, which can measure the oscillating magnetic field generated by the precessing nuclear magnetic moment as well as the magnetic dc background field. In this presentation, I will report on the current state of the art in our lab in measurements of nuclear spin precession of noble gases.
Optical magnetometry - From basics to Global Network of Optical Magnetometer for Exotic physics

Nathan Leefer University of California, Berkeley

Szymon Pustelny University of California, Berkeley

June 19, 2014

PIRSA:14060032

In our talk we seek to present a broad overview of the field of optical magnetometers, starting from basic principles to fundamental limitations to the variety of applications in which they have already found use. We will end with a report on the development of a new worldwide network of synchronized magnetometers that can be used to search for a variety of new physical phenomena (many of which are discussed at this conference!).
Free Discussion

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060031
Search for new physics in atoms: cosmic PNC and variation of alpha

Vladimir Dzuba University of New South Wales (UNSW)

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060030

We consider pseudo-scalar and pseudo-vector interaction of atomic electrons with hypothetical dark matter particles (e.g., axions). These interactions lead to oscillating atomic parity non-conserving (PNC) amplitudes and/or oscillating electric dipole moments (EDM). In static
limit for PNC, existing atomic PNC experiments can be used to constrain time component of the pseudo-vector field.

Possible variation of fundamental constants is suggested by theories unifying gravity with other interactions. Evidence of the space/time variation of the fine structure constant alpha is found in
the quasar absorption spectra. Optical transitions in highly charged ions can be used as sensitive tools for studying time variation of alpha in laboratory.
Ultra-light hidden photons

Jeremy Mardon California Institute of Technology

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060029
Axion-induced effects and topological defect dark matter detection schemes

Yevgeny Stadnik University of New South Wales (UNSW)

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060028

We discuss new observable effects of axionic dark matter in atoms, molecules and nuclei. We show that the interaction of an axion field, or in general a pseudoscalar field, with the axial-vector current generated by an electron through a derivative-type coupling can give rise to a time-dependent mixing of opposite-parity states in atomic and molecular systems. Likewise, the analogous interaction of an axion field with the axial-vector current generated by a nucleon can give rise to time-dependent mixing of opposite-parity states in nuclear systems. This mixing can induce oscillating electric dipole moments, oscillating parity nonconservation effects and oscillating anapole moments in such systems. By adjusting the energy separation between the opposite-parity states of interest to match the axion mass energy, axion-induced experimental observables can be enhanced by many orders of magnitude. Oscillating atomic electric dipole moments can also be generated by axions through hadronic mechanisms, namely the P,T-violating nucleon-nucleon interaction and through the axion-induced electric dipole moments of valence nucleons, which comprise the nuclei. The axion field is modified by Earth’s gravitational field. The interaction of the spin of either an electron or nucleon with this modified axion field leads to axion-induced observable effects. These effects, which are of the form g • σ, differ from the axion-wind effect, which has the form pa • σ.

We also propose schemes for the detection of topological defect dark matter using pulsars and other luminous extraterrestrial systems via non-gravitational signatures. The dark matter field, which makes up a defect, may interact with standard model particles, including quarks and the photon, resulting in the alteration of their masses. When a topological defect passes through a pulsar, its mass, radius and internal structure may be altered, resulting in a pulsar `quake'. A topological defect may also function as a cosmic dielectric material with a frequency-dependent index of refraction, which would give rise to the time delay of a periodic extraterrestrial light or radio signal, and the dispersion of a light or radio source in a similar manner to an optical lens. The biggest advantage of such astrophysical observations over recently proposed terrestrial detection methods is the much higher probability of a defect been found in the vast volumes of outer space compared with one passing through Earth itself.

References: (1) Phys. Rev. D 89, 043522 (2014).
(2) arXiv:1404.2723.
(3) arXiv:1405.5337.
Analogue Models of Gravity: The ubiquitous space-time

Stefano Liberati SISSA International School for Advanced Studies

June 18, 2014

PIRSA:14060000

General Relativity & Quantum Cosmology

Analogies have played a very important role in physics and mathematics, as they provide new ways of looking at problems that permit cross-fertilization of ideas among different branches of science. An analogue gravity model is a generic dynamical system (typically but not always based on condensed matter physics) where the propagation of excitations/perturbations can be described via hyperbolic equations of motion possibly characterized be one single metric element for all the perturbations. We shall review the historical development of this field, some of the systems proposed, and discuss several applications of this fruitful analogy mainly in the context of black hole physics and cosmology. While typical applications are in the realm of classical and quantum field theory on curved spacetime, I shall in the end also discuss recent developments which may provide insights about the possible nature of gravitational dynamics in emergent gravity scenarios.

Title	Date	Collection	Type	Info
Free Discussion	2014‑06‑19	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Summary	2014‑06‑19	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Gravity, an unexpected journey: from thermodynamics to emergent gravity, Lorentz breaking and back...	2014‑06‑19	Quantum Gravity	Scientific Series	View details
Probing the electron-proton mass ratio variation with AMO systems	2014‑06‑19	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Other	View details
Atomic magnetometers for precision measurements	2014‑06‑19	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Nuclear spin precession of noble gases in ultra low magnetic fields	2014‑06‑19	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Optical magnetometry - From basics to Global Network of Optical Magnetometer for Exotic physics	2014‑06‑19	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Free Discussion	2014‑06‑18	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Search for new physics in atoms: cosmic PNC and variation of alpha	2014‑06‑18	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Ultra-light hidden photons	2014‑06‑18	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Axion-induced effects and topological defect dark matter detection schemes	2014‑06‑18	New ideas in low-energy tests of fundamental physics	Conference	View details
Analogue Models of Gravity: The ubiquitous space-time	2014‑06‑18	Colloquium	Scientific Series	View details

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Summary

Gravity, an unexpected journey: from thermodynamics to emergent gravity, Lorentz breaking and back...

Probing the electron-proton mass ratio variation with AMO systems

Atomic magnetometers for precision measurements

Nuclear spin precession of noble gases in ultra low magnetic fields

Optical magnetometry - From basics to Global Network of Optical Magnetometer for Exotic physics

Free Discussion

Search for new physics in atoms: cosmic PNC and variation of alpha

Ultra-light hidden photons

Axion-induced effects and topological defect dark matter detection schemes

Analogue Models of Gravity: The ubiquitous space-time

Free Discussion

Summary

Gravity, an unexpected journey: from thermodynamics to emergent gravity, Lorentz breaking and back...

Probing the electron-proton mass ratio variation with AMO systems

Atomic magnetometers for precision measurements

Nuclear spin precession of noble gases in ultra low magnetic fields

Optical magnetometry - From basics to Global Network of Optical Magnetometer for Exotic physics

Free Discussion

Search for new physics in atoms: cosmic PNC and variation of alpha

Ultra-light hidden photons

Axion-induced effects and topological defect dark matter detection schemes

Analogue Models of Gravity: The ubiquitous space-time