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1 Search for Electric Dipole Moments with Polarized Beams in Storage Rings Paolo Lenisa Università di Ferrara and INFN - Italy LNF, November 11 th 2014

2 Motivation Search for EDM in Storage Rings 2

Electric Dipoles Definition p =q s Charge separation creates an

Atomic physics Hadron physics Charges e e r 1 -r 2 10-8 cm 10-13

10-8 e cm 10-13 e cm observed H 2 O molecule 2 10-9 e cm Search

3 Electric Dipoles Definition p =q s Charge separation creates an electric dipole Orders of magnitude H 2 O molecule: permanent EDM Atomic physics Hadron physics Charges e e r 1 -r cm cm EDM (naive) exp e cm e cm observed H 2 O molecule e cm Search for EDM in Storage Rings Neutron < e cm EDM e cm charge separation < cm between u and d quarks 3

4 Electric Dipoles Definition p =q s Charge separation creates an electric dipole Orders of magnitude H 2 O molecule: permanent EDM Atomic physics Hadron physics Charges e e r 1 -r cm cm EDM (naive) exp e cm e cm observed H 2 O molecule e cm Search for EDM in Storage Rings Neutron < e cm EDM e cm charge separation < cm between u and d quarks 4

5 EDM of fundamental particles Molecules have large EDM because of degenerate ground states with different parity Elementary particles (including hadrons) have a definite partiy and cannot have EDM Unless P and T reversal are violated µ: magnetic dipole moment d: electric dipole moment (both aligned with spin) Permanent EDMs violate P and T Assuming CPT to hold, CP violated also 5

CP violation Universe dominated by matter (and not anti-matter): nb nb = 6 10 10 nγ Equal emounts of matter and antimatter at the Big Bang.

6 CP violation Universe dominated by matter (and not anti-matter): nb nb = nγ Equal emounts of matter and antimatter at the Big Bang. CP violation in SM: expected 1967: 3 Sacharov conditions for baryogenesis Baryon number violation C and CP violation Thermal non-equilibrium New sources of CP violation beyond SM needed Could manifest in EDM of elementary particles Carina Nebula (Largest-seen star-birth regions in the galaxy) 6

7 Theoretical predictions ç d(elctron) < 9x10-29 planned experiments No Standard Model Background! J.M. Pendlebury: nedm has killed more theories than any other single expt. 7

8 Sources of CP violation Search for EDM in Storage Rings 8

9 EDM searches: state of the art EDM searches: only upper limits yet E-fields accelerate charged part. search limited to neutral systems Traditional approach: precession frequency measurement in B and E fields µ d B E hf + = 2µB + 2dE B E hf - = 2µB - 2dE Search for EDM in Storage Rings 9

10 EDM searches: state of the art EDM searches: only upper limits yet E-fields accelerate charged part. search limited to neutral systems Traditional approach: precession frequency measurement in B and E fields µ d B E hf + = 2µB + 2dE B E hf - = 2µB - 2dE Particle/Atom Current EDM Limit Future Goal d n equivalent (Till Electron now) two kinds < of 8.9 experiments x to measure EDMs: Neutrons Neutron < 3 x Neutral atoms (paramagnetic/diamagnetic) Hg < 3.1 x Xe < 6 x Proton < 7.9 x Deuteron? x x No direct measurement of electron or proton EDM yet 10

11 EDM searches: state of the art EDM searches: only upper limits yet E-fields accelerate charged part. search limited to neutral systems Traditional approach: precession frequency measurement in B and E fields µ d B E hf + = 2µB + 2dE B E hf - = 2µB - 2dE Particle/Atom Current EDM Limit Future Goal d n equivalent Electron < 8.9 x Neutron < 3 x Hg < 3.1 x Xe < 6 x Proton < 7.9 x Deuteron? x x No direct measurement of electron or proton EDM yet 11

12 Measurement of charged particles EDM Search for EDM in Storage Rings 12

13 EDM of charged particles: use of storage rings PROCEDURE Place particles in a storage ring Align spin along momentum ( freeze horizontal spin precession) Search for time development of vertical polarization d s /dt = d E Search for EDM in Storage Rings 13

Frozen spin method Spin motion is governed by Thomas-BMT equation: d: electric dipole moment µ: magnetic dipole moment Two options to get rid of terms G

14 Frozen spin method Spin motion is governed by Thomas-BMT equation: d: electric dipole moment µ: magnetic dipole moment Two options to get rid of terms G (magic condition): 1. Pure E ring (works only for G>0, e.g proton): 2. Combined E.B ring (works also for G<0, e.g deuteron) Search for EDM in Storage Rings 14

15 Storage ring projects pedm in all electric ring at BNL Jülich, focus on deuterons, or a combined machine (from R. Talman) CW and CCW propagating beams (from A. Lehrach) Two projects: US (BNL) and Europe (FZJ) 15

16 Statistical sensitivity σ stat = h NFτ P PAE E Electric field 10 MV/m P Beam polarization 0.8 A Analyzing power 0.6 N Particles/cycle F Detection efficiency τ P Spin-coherence time 1000 s T Running time per year 10 7 s Sensitivity: σ stat = e-cm/year ( e-cm/week) Challenge: bring σ syst at the same level Search for EDM in Storage Rings 16

17 Technological challenges SYSTEMATIC ERROR PLAN PROTON BEAM POSITION MONITORS (<10 nm) Search for EDM in Storage Rings 17

18 Systematics One major source: Radial B r field mimics EDM effect Example: d = e cm with E = 10 MV/m If µb r de r this corresponds to a magnetic field: (Earth magnetic field = T) Search for EDM in Storage Rings 18

Use of two counterpropagating beams Solution: Use two beams running clockwise and counterclockwise Separation of the two beams proportional

19 Use of two counterpropagating beams Solution: Use two beams running clockwise and counterclockwise Separation of the two beams proportional to Br BPM with relative resolution < 10 nm required use of SQUID magnetomers (ft/ Hz)? Study started at FZJ Search for EDM in Storage Rings 19

20 Technological challenges SYSTEMATIC ERROR PLAN PROTON BEAM POSITION MONITORS (<10 nm) ELECTRIC FIELD, as large as practical (no sparks). Search for EDM in Storage Rings 20

21 Electric field for magic rings Radial E field only 100 Proton EDM 80 radius (m) r1( E) E=17 MV/m r= m E E-field (MV/m) Challenge to produce large electric fields Search for EDM in Storage Rings 21

(180 kv at 3 cm) Summer 2014: Separator unit plus equipment transferred

22 Tevatron electrostatic separators - avoids unwanted p p interactions - electrodes made from Titanium Routine operation at 1 spark/year at 6 MV/m (180 kv at 3 cm) Summer 2014: Separator unit plus equipment transferred from FNAL to Jülich Development of new electrode materials and surfaces treatment 22

23 Technological challenges SYSTEMATIC ERROR PLAN PROTON BEAM POSITION MONITORS (<10 nm) ELECTRIC FIELD, as large as practical (no sparks). POLARIMETER The sensitivity to polarization must by large (0.5). The efficiency of using the beam must be high (> 1%). Systematic errors must be managed (< 10 6 ). N.P.M. Brantjes et al. NIMA 664, 49 (2012) Search for EDM in Storage Rings 23

24 Technological challenges SYSTEMATIC ERROR PLAN PROTON BEAM POSITION MONITORS (<10 nm) ELECTRIC FIELD, as large as practical (no sparks). POLARIMETER The sensitivity to polarization must by large (0.5). The efficiency of using the beam must be high (> 1%). Systematic errors must be managed (< 10 6 ). N.P.M. Brantjes et al. NIMA 664, 49 (2012) POLARIZED BEAM Polarization must last a long time (> 1000 s). Polarization must remain parallel to velocity. Search for EDM in Storage Rings 24

25 Results of first test measurements Search for EDM in Storage Rings 25

COoler SYnchrotron (FZ-Jülich, GERMANY) COSY provides polarized protons and deuterons with p = 0.

26 COoler SYnchrotron (FZ-Jülich, GERMANY) COSY provides polarized protons and deuterons with p = GeV/c Ideal starting point for charged particles EDM search Search for EDM in Storage Rings 26

27 Spin coherence time τ sc Request for EDM experiment: τ sc > 1000 s Search for EDM in Storage Rings 27

Decoherence: where does it arise? LONGITUDINAL PHASE SPACE Problem: beam momentum spread ( Δp/p 0 Δν s /ν s 0 ) E.g. Δp/p=1 10-4 Δν s /ν s =2.

28 Decoherence: where does it arise? LONGITUDINAL PHASE SPACE Problem: beam momentum spread ( Δp/p 0 Δν s /ν s 0 ) E.g. Δp/p= Δν s /ν s =2.1x10-5 τ pol =63 ms Solution: use of bunched beam (<Δp/p> = 0) P. Benati et al. Phys. Rev. ST, (2013) RF-E " TRANSVERSE PHASE SPACE Problem: beam emittance 0 betatron oscillations Δx (Δy) from reference orbit Longer path: ΔL L = θ 2 2 x +θ y 4 Y " X Z Higher particle speed Δν s E.g. θ = 1 mrad τ pol =9.9 s Possible solution to this problem investigated at COSY 28

29 Experimental setup Inject and accelerate vertically polarized deuterons to 1 GeV/c Flip spin with a help of the solenoid in the horizontal plane Spins start to precess Extract beam slowly on target (100 s) Measure asymmetry and determine spin precession Search for EDM in Storage Rings 29

30 Polarimeter Search for EDM in Storage Rings 30

31 Results: spin-coherence time measurement Compensation by means of 6-pole fields (β x osc.): 1/τ SCT = A<θ 2 x> + a<θ 2 x> A = original effect a = sextupole effect Choose a= -A SCT 200 s Wide profile Medium profile Narrow profile Same zero crossing! Different horizontal profile widths 10 9 particles synchronously precessing for >4x10 8 revolutions! Different Previous best slopes 10 Novosibirsk Zero MILESTONE crossing FOR indep. THE of FIELD! width K B = 2 Bρ x It has been demonstrated that the spin-coherence time may be extended up to 1000 s through: Beam bunching Electron cooling Orbit corrections with 6-poles families This meets the requirements for a storage ring to search for an EDM! 31

32 Spin tune: ν s =γg Search for EDM in Storage Rings 32

33 Results: spin tune measurement Spin tune can be determined to 10-8 in 2s Average ν s in cycle ( 100 s) determined to ν s γg varies within one cycle (and from cycle to cycle) 10-8 Search for EDM in Storage Rings 33

34 Outlook Search for EDM in Storage Rings 34

35 Precursor experiment with RF methods Pure magnetic ring (existing machines) Problem: precession caused by magnetic moment: % of time longitudinal polarization to momentum - 50 % of time is anti- E* in particle rest frame tilts spin (due to EDM) up and down No net EDM effect Search for EDM in Storage Rings 35

OUTLOOK: Precursor experiments with RF methods Pure magnetic ring (existing machines) Problem: Solution; precession use of resonant caused magic by magnetic Wien-filter moment:.

36 OUTLOOK: Precursor experiments with RF methods Pure magnetic ring (existing machines) Problem: Solution; precession use of resonant caused magic by magnetic Wien-filter moment:. in ring (E+vxB=0) - 50 % of time longitudinal polarization to momentum - E*=0 50 % of time particle is anti- trajectory not affected B* 0 magnetic moment is influenced E* in particle rest frame tilts spin (due to EDM) up and down net EDM effect can be observed! No net EDM effect Principle: make spin prec. in machine resonant with orbit motion Two ways: 1. Use of RF device operating at some harmonics of the spin prec. frequency 2. Ring operation on an imperfection resonance Search for EDM in Storage Rings 36

37 Resonance Method with magic RF Wien filter Avoids coherent betatron oscillations of beam.. First direct measurement at COSY. E R = - γ x B y Magic RF Wien Filter no Lorentz force RF E(B)-field stored d In plane polarization P y buildup during spin coherence time Polarimeter (dp elastic) 37

38 Operation of magic RF Wien filter Radial E and vertical B fields oscillate, e.g., with f HV =(K+Gγ) f rev = Hz (here K=0). beam energy Td=50 MeV Search for EDM in Storage Rings 38

39 Situation Non-zero EDM within the actual experimental limits clear probe of new physics Pol. beam in S. R. might pave the way to direct measurement of EDM of ch. particles. Challenges willl stimulate development in Storage Ring technology. At the COSY ring dedicated feasibility tests are underway. SCT studies on a real machine Spin-tune measurements with unprecedented precision The way to a Storage Ring EDM: Precursor experiment (Electrostatic lectron ring?) Proton/deutern storage ring Search for EDM in Storage Rings 39

First ever DIRECT measurement of electron EDM. Compact Magic energy for electron: 14.5 MeV (γ=29.4) E = 2-6 MeV/m 2πR = 50-20 m Technical challenge, modest investment.

40 First ever DIRECT measurement of electron EDM. Compact Magic energy for electron: 14.5 MeV (γ=29.4) E = 2-6 MeV/m 2πR = m Technical challenge, modest investment. 15 (± 5) M 20 FTE Mandatory step for larger machines (proton and deuteron 2πR > 250 m). Open issue: polarimetry. Electrostatic electron ring (from R. Talman) P. Lenisa Search for EDM in Storage Rings 40

Workshop on Electron Storage Ring for EDM studies Schloss Waldthausen (Mainz), 23-24 February, 2015

41 Workshop on Electron Storage Ring for EDM studies Schloss Waldthausen (Mainz), February, 2015 Organizers: K. Aulenbacher (Mainz) P. Lenisa (Ferrara) F. Rathmann (Jülich) Search for EDM in Storage Rings 41

42 Spare slides Search for EDM in Storage Rings 42

43 Costs Building 7 M for a new building. 2 M for modification of an existing building. Polarized pre-accelerator to 15 MeV: Polarized electron source (0.3 M ) (experienced personnel required) Standard acc.-section (S-Band, 3 GHz, length 5 m) driven by pulsed Klystron. Standard pre-injector and spin-rotator; 4.0 M Electrostatic ring (50 m circumference) with low gradient (<2 MV/m). UHV vacuum and deflecting systems: 2 M (40 k /m); Beam diagnostics, injection kickers, power supplies, polarimetry etc: 3 M Magnetic shielding 2 M 7 M. Total Investment: M Search for EDM in Storage Rings 43

44 Manpower Management: 2 Lattice design: 2 Beam dynamics and spin-tracking simulations: 2 Polarized source: 2 Acceleration system: 2 Electrostatic lattice design: 2 Beam diagnostics (BPM, SQUID) and polarimetry 6 RF system: 2 Magnetic shielding: 2 Total 22 Search for EDM in Storage Rings 44

45 Search for EDM in Storage Rings 45

46 Ongoing/planned Searches new Search for EDM in Storage Rings 46

48 Development: RF E/B-Flipper (RF Wien Filter) 1. Upgrade test flipper with electrostatic field plates (end of year). 2. Build lower power version using a stripline system 3. Build high-power version of stripline system (E>100 kv/m) Work by S. Mey, R. Gebel (Jülich) J. Slim, D. Hölscher (IHF RWTH Aachen) Search for EDM in Storage Rings 48

49 EDDA beam polarimeter ASYMMETRIES ε V = L R/L+R p V A y beam A y VERTICAL polarization Analyzing power ε H = U D/U+D p H A x HORIZONTAL polarization Analyzing power l Beam moves toward thick target continuous extraction 49 l Elastic scattering (large cross section for d-c)

50 Spin coherence time Ensemble of particles circulating in the ring - Spin coherence along n co is not an issue Vertical polarization not affected At injection all spin vectors aligned (coherent) After some time, spin vectors get out of phase and fully populate the cone Search for EDM in Storage Rings 50

51 Spin coherence time Ensemble of particles circulating in the ring - Spin coherence along n co is not an issue Vertical polarization not affected At injection all spin vectors aligned (coherent) After some time, spin vectors get out of phase and fully populate the cone - For S n co (machines with frozen spin) the situation is different nˆco Longitudinal polarization vanishes! At injection all spin vectors aligned Later, spin vectors are out of phase in the horizontal plane In EDM machine observation time is limited by SCT. 51

Preparing a longitudinal polarized beam with RF-solenoid 1) Froissart-Stora scan Identification spin resonance frequency f RES =(1 Gγ) f CYC 871434 Hz Δf=400 linear ramping in 40 s Vertical

52 Preparing a longitudinal polarized beam with RF-solenoid 1) Froissart-Stora scan Identification spin resonance frequency f RES =(1 Gγ) f CYC Hz Δf=400 linear ramping in 40 s Vertical polarization frequency (L-R asymmetry) 2) Fixed frequency measurements On resonance COOLED BEAM Vertical polarization (L-R asymmetry) time 3) Solenoid on for half-cycle Vertical polarization = 0 Polarization is horizontal (L-R asymmetry) time 52

53 Polarimetry of precessing horizontal polarization No frozen spin: polarization rotates in the horizonthal plane at 120 khz DAQ synchronized with cyclotrhon freqyency -> count turn number N Compute total spin-precession angle (with spin-tune ν s =Gγ) Bin by phase around the circle x Compute asymmetry in each bin (U-D asymmetry) Polarim. ε H z φ Derivation of horizontal spin coherence time Amplitude vs time 53 Spin coherence time extracted from numerical fit 53

54 Time stamp system Performance One Store 8x10 7 turns COSY orbit = 183 m Bunching starts Cooling starts Full extraction starts Spin-tune and machine stability Phase over time can be tracked with precision 10-8 Stability of the ring magnets < 2x10-7 from Dennis Eversmann Search for EDM in Storage Rings 54

Quadratic of dependence emittance of effect spin tune on spin-coherence on size of horizonthal time: betatron oscillation (betatron oscillation Longer path

55 Beam emittance studies Beam preparation Pol. Bunched deuteron beam at p=0.97 GeV/c Preparation of beam by electron cooling. Selective increase of horizontal emittance Heating through white noise Beam Profile Monitor y 1 fill ε x ε y x Cooling+bunching Horizonthal heating Investigation Quadratic of dependence emittance of effect spin tune on spin-coherence on size of horizonthal time: betatron oscillation (betatron oscillation Longer path different spin tune spin decoherence) Narrow profile Wide profile τ SCT =50±2,5 s Simulations (COSY Infinity) (from A. Pesce) τ SCT =5,0±0,6 s Measurement at COSY Beam emittance affects spin-coherence time 55

56 Lengthening the SCT by COSY sextupoles 6-pole field: B=k x 2 Particle orbit correction Spin tune spread correction L/ L 0 = θ x 2 + θ y 2 /4 ν s =GΔγ Use of 6-poles where β x function is maximal Sextupoles at β x max 56

57 EDM buildup time Minimal detectable precession θ 10-6 rad Assuming d e cm è θ EDM rad/turn E = 17 MV/m 1 turn 10-6 s 10 9 turns needed to detect EDM signal Spin aligned with velocity for t>1000 s ( Spin Coherence Time) Feasibility COSY 57

58 Magic Storage rings A magic storage ring for protons (electrostatic), deuterons, ω! G = 0 s " d! = d E! dt B Particle p(gev/c) E(MV/m) B(T) R(m) Proton Deuteron He Possible to measure p, d, 3 He using ONE machine with r 30 m Search for EDM in Storage Rings 58

Search for Electric Dipole Moments with Polarized Beams in Storage Rings

Search for Electric Dipole Moments with Polarized Beams in Storage Rings Paolo Lenisa Università di Ferrara and INFN - Italy PSTP 2013 Charlottesville, Virginia, Sept. 9 th -13 th Electric Dipoles Definition