arXiv:1303.1359 · Physical Review Letters

Resolution of Single Spin Flips of a Single Proton

Andreas H. Mooser, Holger Kracke, K. Blaum, S. A. Bräuninger, Kurt Franke, C. Leiteritz, W. Quint, C. C. Rodegheri, S. Ulmer, J. Walz

Published Apr 4, 2013• 57 citations

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Abstract

The spin magnetic moment of a single proton in a cryogenic Penning trap was coupled to the particle's axial motion with a superimposed magnetic bottle. Jumps in the oscillation frequency indicate spin flips and were identified using a Bayesian analysis.

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.110.140405

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