Test of Lorentz invariance with spin precession of ultracold neutrons

Abstract

A clock comparison experiment, analyzing the ratio of spin precession frequencies of stored ultracold neutrons and ${}^{199}$Hg atoms is reported. %57 No daily variation of this ratio could be found, from which is set an upper limit on the Lorentz invariance violating cosmic anisotropy field $b_{\perp }<2\times 10^{-20}\mathrm{eV}$ (95% C.L.). This is the first limit for the free neutron. This result is also interpreted as a direct limit on the gravitational dipole moment of the neutron $|g_n|<0.3$eV/$c^2$ m from a spin-dependent interaction with the Sun. Analyzing the gravitational interaction with the Earth, based on previous data, yields a more stringent limit $|g_n|<3\times 10^{-4}$eV/$c^2$m.

4 pages, 3 figures accepted for publication in Phys. Rev. Lett

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