Title :
Continuous operation of an odd parity Lorentz Invariance test in electrodynamics using a microwave interferometer
Author :
Tobar, Michael E. ; Ivanov, Eugene N. ; Stanwix, Paul L. ; le Floch, Jean-Michel ; Hartnett, John G.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys., Univ. of Western Australia, Crawley, WA
Abstract :
We present results from an odd parity test of Lorentz invariance in electrodynamics, based on a rotating microwave interferometer with permeable material in one arm. The experiment has been operating continuously since September 2007. Results set a limit on the standard model extension (SME) scalar Lorentz violating parameter, kappatr, of -0.8plusmn3.6times10-7.
Keywords :
Lorentz invariance; electrodynamics; microwave devices; permeability; radiowave interferometers; SME scalar Lorentz violating parameter; Standard Model Extension; electrodynamics; microwave interferometer; odd parity Lorentz invariance test; permeable material; Attenuators; Electrodynamics; Electromagnetic heating; Frequency; Lorentz covariance; Materials testing; Microwave devices; Phase shifters; Phase shifting interferometry; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control Symposium, 2008 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1794-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1075-6787
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.2008.4623095