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Isomeric excitation of ^{229}\mathrm{Th} via scanning tunneling microscope
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The low energy of the isomeric state of the radionuclide thorium-229 (229Th) makes it highly promising for applications in fundamental physics, precision metrology, and quantum technologies. However, directly accessing the isomeric state from its ground state remains a challenge. We propose here a tabletop approach utilizing the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) technique to induce excitation of a single 229Th nucleus. With achievable parameters, the isomeric excitation rate is advantageous over existing methods, allowing the excitation and control of 229Th on the single-nucleus level. It offers the unique potential of exciting and detecting subsequent decay from a single nucleus, providing a new direction for future experimental investigation of the 229Th isomeric state.
- Subjects :
- Nuclear Theory
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.2310.06352
- Document Type :
- Working Paper