Accurate determination of $^{6,7}$Li nuclear magnetic moments

TL;DR

This paper presents highly precise measurements of the nuclear magnetic moments of lithium isotopes $^{6}$Li and $^{7}$Li, emphasizing the need for accurate theoretical calculations of shielding effects.

Contribution

It provides improved experimental values for lithium nuclear magnetic moments and highlights the importance of reliable theoretical shielding corrections.

Findings

Significantly improved magnetic moment values for $^{6}$Li and $^{7}$Li.

Demonstrates the critical role of theoretical shielding calculations.

Enhances the accuracy of nuclear magnetic moment measurements.

Abstract

We report an accurate determination of the nuclear magnetic dipole moments of $^{6,7}$Li from the measured ratio of the nuclear and the electron $g$-factors in atomic Li. The obtained results significantly improve upon the literature values and stress the importance of reliable theoretical calculations of the nuclear shielding corrections.