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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Resolution of Single Spin Flips of a Single Proton

Stefan UlmerK. FrankeS. A. BräuningerS. A. BräuningerA. MooserHolger KrackeJochen WalzKlaus BlaumKlaus BlaumWolfgang QuintC. LeiteritzCricia C. RodegheriCricia C. Rodegheri

subject

PhysicsProtonAtomic Physics (physics.atom-ph)010308 nuclear & particles physicsOscillationProton magnetic momentResolution (electron density)Other Fields of PhysicsFOS: Physical sciencesGeneral Physics and AstronomyPenning trap01 natural sciencesIon trappingPhysics - Atomic PhysicsSpin magnetic moment0103 physical sciencesPhysics::Atomic PhysicsAtomic physicsNuclear Experiment010306 general physicsSpin-½

description

The spin magnetic moment of a single proton in a cryogenic Penning trap was coupled to the particle's axial motion with a superimposed magnetic bottle. Jumps in the oscillation frequency indicate spin-flips and were identified using a Bayesian analysis.

https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.110.140405