Calculation of spin-rotation coupling and hyperfine structure of chiral molecules for parity violation measurements
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Abstract
Understanding parity violation in molecules is of great significance in the realm of modern physics and chemistry. It tests the Standard Model and probes links between molecular chirality and the weak force. To achieve this goal, we need to perform precision measurements of the energy levels of chiral molecules using quantum logic spectroscopy (QLS). Here, we provide theoretical insight to determine the molecular level structure and transition matrix element. We report calculations evaluating the rotational levels of the molecule. Specifically, we calculate the rotational constant, g-tensor, and spin-rotation constant, and construct the Hamiltonian that describes rotation of the molecule, and coupling of the rotational angular momentum, nuclear spin, and external magnetic field. These calculations are expected to guide experimental design and precision measurements.
* This work was supported by NSF grant numbers 2309315, 2326840, and 2231387, and Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation grant number GMBF 12252.
Presenters
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Arianna Wu
University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA
Authors
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Arianna Wu
University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA