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Fine structure constant, thorium-229, nuclear physics, laser spectroscopy, fundamental forces, TU Wien
Dive into the latest breakthroughs in physics as researchers at TU Wien use high-precision laser spectroscopy on thorium-229 nuclei to probe the fine structure constant. This key value governs electromagnetic interactions and could hold clues to dark matter and the universe's constants. Learn how thorium spectroscopy offers unprecedented sensitivity, potentially 6000 times better than atomic methods, in detecting tiny variations.
Explore the science behind the experiment, including the creation of thorium-doped crystals and ultrashort laser pulses at JILA lab. Discover implications for our understanding of gravity, nuclear forces, and whether these constants change over time or space. Perfect for physics enthusiasts and science lovers interested in quantum metrology, nuclear clocks, and theoretical physics debates.
Key topics: electromagnetic interaction, Coulomb interactions, nuclear excited states, enhancement factor, CERN insights, spectroscopic accuracy.