| Author(s): |
Ulrich D. Jentschura; Peter J. Mohr; Joseph N. Tan; B. J. Wundt; |
| Title: |
Fundamental Constants and Tests of Theory in Rydberg States of Hydrogen-like Ions |
| Published: |
April 22, 2008 |
| Abstract: |
A comparison of precision frequency measurements to quantum electrodynamics (QED) predictions for Rydberg states of hydrogen-like ions can yield information on values of fundamental constants and test theory. With the results of a calculation of a key QED contribution reported here, the uncertainty in the theory of the energy levels is reduced to a level where such a comparison can yield an improved value of the Rydberg constant. |
| Citation: |
Physical Review Letters |
| Volume: |
100 |
| Issue: |
16 |
| Pages: |
4 pp. |
| Keywords: |
frequency measurements; quantum electrodynamics; QED; Rydberg States |
| Research Areas: |
Atomic Theory |
