Precision measurement of the three 2(3)P(J) helium fine structure intervals |
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Authors: | Zelevinsky T Farkas D Gabrielse G |
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Institution: | Department of Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA. |
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Abstract: | The three 2(3)P fine structure intervals of 4H are measured at an improved accuracy that is sufficient to test two-electron QED theory and to determine the fine structure constant alpha to 14 parts in 10(9). The more accurate determination of alpha, to a precision higher than attained with the quantum Hall and Josephson effects, awaits the reconciliation of two inconsistent theoretical calculations now being compared term by term. A low pressure helium discharge presents experimental uncertainties quite different than for earlier measurements and allows direct measurements of light pressure shifts. |
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