Abstract

The 1S-2S two-photon transition in singly ionized helium is a highly interesting candidate for precision tests of bound-state quantum electrodynamics (QED). With the recent advent of extreme ultraviolet frequency combs, highly coherent quasi-continuous-wave light sources at 61 nm have become available, and precision spectroscopy of this transition now comes into reach for the first time. We discuss quantitatively the feasibility of such an experiment by analyzing excitation and ionization rates, propose an experimental scheme, and explore the potential for QED tests.

Department(s)

Physics

Keywords and Phrases

Electrodynamics; Helium; Ionization Potential; Light; Light Sources; Quantum Electronics; Photoionization; Bound-state Quantum Electrodynamics; Experimental Scheme; Extreme Ultraviolet; Frequency Combs; Ionization Rates; Precision Spectroscopy; Quasi-continuous-wave; Two-photon Transitions; Xuv Spectroscopy

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1050-2947

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2009 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2009

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Physics Commons

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