Neutron Electric Dipole Moment Experiments

Abstract

The neutron electric dipole moment (EDM) provides unique information on CP violation and physics beyond the Standard Model. We first review the history of experimental searches for neutron electric dipole moment. The status of future neutron EDM experiments, including experiments using ultra-cold neutrons produced in superfluid helium, will then be presented.

12 pages, 2 figures, to appear in the COSPA2007 Conference Proceedings

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• An Improved Experimental Limit on the Electric Dipole Moment of the Neutron
• A new limit on the permanent electric dipole moment of ^{199}Hg
• Magnetic Trapping of Neutrons
• Demonstration of a solid deuterium source of ultra-cold neutrons
• Plans for a Neutron EDM Experiment at SNS
• Comparison of discharge lamp and laser pumped cesium magnetometers
• Measurement of the 3He mass diffusion coefficient in superfluid 4He over the 0.45-0.95 K temperature range
• Dressed Spin of Helium-3
• Relaxation of Spin Polarized ${}^3$He in Mixtures of ${}^3$He and ${}^4$He Below the ${}^4$He Lambda Point
• High Voltage Test Apparatus for a Neutron EDM Experiment and Lower Limit on the Dielectric Strength of Liquid Helium at Large Volumes

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