It is proposed to obtain precise theoretical values for amplitudes of the parity non-conserving transitions in heavy atoms induced by exchange of neutral Z particles between the nucleus and the atomic electrons, thereby permitting the determination of the Weinberg angle from atomic physics experiments. The amplitudes are obtained with a relativistic version of many-body perturbation theory. The multiple sums occurring in higher order are evaluated with finite-basis techniques. All orders methods have been devised and will be applied to cesium. With energies, transition amplitudes, and hyperfine constants accurate to 1% the parity non conserving amplitudes can be obtained with errors at the 1% level.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Physics (PHY)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8907258
Program Officer
name not available
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1989-09-01
Budget End
1991-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
$125,368
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Notre Dame
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Notre Dame
State
IN
Country
United States
Zip Code
46556