Search for a parity-violating long-range spin-dependent interaction

TL;DR

This paper reports a highly sensitive atomic comagnetometer experiment that sets new constraints on parity-violating long-range spin-dependent interactions, improving sensitivity by three orders of magnitude over previous limits.

Contribution

The study introduces a hybrid spin-resonance regime in an atomic comagnetometer, significantly enhancing sensitivity and stability for probing beyond-Standard-Model interactions.

Findings

Established new constraints on vector-boson-mediated parity-violating interactions.

Achieved vibration noise reduction exceeding 700-fold.

Improved experimental sensitivity by three orders of magnitude.

Abstract

High-sensitivity quantum sensors are a promising tool for experimental searches for beyond-Standard-Model interactions. Here, we demonstrate an atomic comagnetometer operating under a resonantly-coupled hybrid spin-resonance (HSR) regime to probe P-odd, T-even interactions. The HSR regime enables robust nuclear-electron spin coupling, enhancing measurement bandwidth and stability without compromising the high sensitivity of spin-exchange relaxation-free magnetometers. To minimize vibration noise from velocity-modulated sources, we implement a multistage vibration isolation system, achieving a vibration noise reduction exceeding 700-fold. We establish new constraints on vector-boson-mediated parity-violating interactions, improving experimental sensitivity by three orders of magnitude compared to previous limits. The new constraints complement existing astrophysical and laboratory studies of potential extensions to the Standard Model.