A new torsion balance for the search of long-range interactions coupling to baryon and lepton numbers

  • Ramanath Cowsik
  • , Dawson Huth
  • , Tsitsi Madziwa-Nussinov

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Abstract

We have developed a torsion balance with a sensitivity about ten times better than those of previously operating balances for the study of long range forces coupling to baryon and lepton numbers. We present here the details of the design and expected characteristics of this balance. Operation of this balance for a year will also result in improved bounds on long range interactions of dark matter violating Einstein’s equivalence principle.

Original languageEnglish
Article number137002
JournalClassical and Quantum Gravity
Volume38
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2021

Keywords

  • Dark matter
  • Einstein’s equivalence principle
  • Fifth forces
  • Instrumentation
  • Tests of general relativity
  • Weak equivalence principle

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