Development of a Multi-Pole RF Ion Trap for Producing Cold Molecular Ions

Abstract

Laser spectroscopy of heavy actinide molecules promises unprecedented sensitivity to parity and time-reversal violations, due to their high Z and extreme high-field environment. A new spectrometer has been proposed, with the intention of creating a suite of actinide molecules with tuned sensitivity to these violations. To maximise spectral sensitivity and resolution, molecular degrees of freedom must be cooled to the lowest states (

Date of Award	2 Mar 2026
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	The University of Manchester