Gabrielse Greatly improved measurements of the magnetic moment of the electron (the g-factor) and the fine structure constant alpha will be carried out. These independent measurements of g and alpha will allow testing of quantum electrodynamics theory to an unprecedented level of accuracy. A comparison of the g factors for the electron and positron will provide an additional test of CPT invariance.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Physics (PHY)
Application #
9805040
Program Officer
C. Denise Caldwell
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-08-01
Budget End
2001-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
$459,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Harvard University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02138