Precision mass ratios of mass-3 ions

ORAL

Abstract

Precision atomic masses of hydrogen, deuterium and helium-3 are important fundamental constants with application to a wide range of physical science. Using a rebuilt and improved Penning trap mass spectrometer, we are measuring the ion mass ratios HD$^{\mathrm{+}}$/H$_{\mathrm{3}}^{\mathrm{+}}$, $^{\mathrm{3}}$He$^{\mathrm{+}}$/H$_{\mathrm{3}}^{\mathrm{+}}$ and $^{\mathrm{3}}$He$^{\mathrm{+}}$/HD$^{\mathrm{+}}$. The results will help resolve the current four-sigma discrepancy for the mass of $^{\mathrm{3}}$He.

*Work supported by NSF

Authors

  • Edmund G Myers

    • Florida State University
  • Saeed Hamzeloui

    • Florida State University
  • Jordan R Smith

    • Florida State University
  • David J Fink

    • Florida State University