Tests of Fundamental Symmetries with Atoms and Molecules

一种基于高电荷离子的新型超精密原子钟将被开发出来。这种时钟有一个有趣的前景，可以扩展精确测量的疆界。原子钟既有实用的（导航、大地测量和网络同步）应用，也有基础的应用。此外，计算原子物理学的先进工具将用于对假设的、但迄今尚未发现的与暗物质和暗力相关的奇异相互作用建立强大的约束。这种约束是独特的，同时也是对粒子对撞机（如大型强子对撞机）产生的约束的补充。这项研究将在内华达州进行，内华达州是EPSCoR（刺激竞争性研究的实验计划）州之一，在科学事业中代表性不足。这实现了NSF的战略目标之一，即“扩大参与和增强NSF项目的多样性”；部分支持研究生的研究和教育，其目标是“在促进教学、培训和学习的同时促进发现和理解”。研究结果将通过科学期刊、会议报告和互联网的出版物进行传播。

A novel class of ultra-precise atomic clocks based on highly-charged ions will be developed. Such clocks hold an intriguing promise of extending the frontiers of precision measurements. Atomic clocks have both practical (navigation, geodesy, and network synchronization) and fundamental applications. Additionally, advanced tools of computational atomic physics will be used to establish powerful constraints on postulated, but so-far undiscovered exotic interactions related to dark matter and dark forces. Such constraints are unique and at the same time complementary to those derived from particle colliders, such as LHC.The research will be carried out in Nevada, one of the EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) states, underrepresented in the scientific enterprize. This fulfills one of the strategic goals of the NSF to 'broaden participation and enhance diversity in NSF programs'; research and education of a graduate student partially supported with the goal of 'advancing discovery and understanding while promoting teaching, training, and learning'. The findings will be disseminated through publications in scientific journals, conference presentations, and the Internet.