Nonminimal Lorentz Violation in Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy Experiments

TL;DR

This paper reviews how atomic and molecular spectroscopy can detect Lorentz violation, summarizes current constraints on SME coefficients, and emphasizes the potential of high angular momentum transitions for future tests.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of nonrelativistic SME coefficients constrained by spectroscopy and discusses prospects for new bounds using high angular momentum states.

Findings

Current constraints on SME coefficients from spectroscopy

Potential for first-time bounds on unconstrained coefficients

Importance of high angular momentum transitions in Lorentz symmetry tests

Abstract

This presentation discusses potential signals of Lorentz violation that could be observed in atomic and molecular spectroscopy experiments. It provides a general overview of the nonrelativistic effective SME coefficients that have been constrained, as well as the prospects for placing first-time bounds on those that remain unconstrained. Additionally, it highlights the importance of considering transitions involving atomic or molecular states with high angular momentum in tests of Lorentz symmetry.