1. Investigating the Proton Structure: The FAMU Experiment.
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Vacchi, A., Mocchiutti, E., Adamczak, A., Bakalov, D., Baldazzi, G., Baruzzo, M., Benocci, R., Bertoni, R., Bonesini, M., Cabrera, H., Carsi, S., Cirrincione, D., Chignoli, F., Clemenza, M., Colace, L., Danailov, M. B., Danev, P., de Bari, A., de Vecchi, C., and de Vincenzi, M.
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MID-infrared lasers ,PROTONS ,PULSED lasers ,HYDROGEN atom - Abstract
The article discusses the FAMU experiment, which investigates the proton structure. It explains that muonic atoms are used to examine the limits between theory and experiment. The article emphasizes the importance of precise measurements in studying atomic and nuclear properties. It also mentions the proton radius puzzle and the need for further research. The article concludes by mentioning different experimental proposals for measuring the proton's electromagnetic structure. Three collaborations are working on laser excitation of the muonic hydrogen atom using different approaches. The FAMU experiment uses a pulsed mid-infrared laser source and specialized detectors. The international team is working together to conduct the experiment. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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