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arxiv: 1506.01298 · v2 · pith:P44K54P7new · submitted 2015-06-03 · ⚛️ physics.atom-ph · nucl-th

Theory of the n=2 levels in muonic deuterium

classification ⚛️ physics.atom-ph nucl-th
keywords mathrmdeuteriummuoniccontributionslambshiftsourcesanticipation
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The present knowledge of Lamb shift, fine- and hyperfine structure of the $\mathrm{2S}$ and $\mathrm{2P}$ states in muonic deuterium is reviewed in anticipation of the results of a first measurement of several $\mathrm{2S-2P}$ transition frequencies in muonic deuterium ($\mu\mathrm{d}$). A term-by-term comparison of all available sources reveals reliable values and uncertainties of the QED and nuclear structure-dependent contributions to the Lamb shift, which are essential for a determination of the deuteron rms charge radius from $\mu\mathrm{d}$. Apparent discrepancies between different sources are resolved, in particular for the difficult two-photon exchange contributions. Problematic single-sourced terms are identified which require independent recalculation.

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