Status of the Muon g-2/EDM Experiment at J-PARC

11 Jun 2026, 15:55
25m
Scuola Normale Superiore, Aula Dini, Palazzo del Castelletto (Pisa)

Scuola Normale Superiore, Aula Dini, Palazzo del Castelletto

Pisa

Via del Castelletto, 11, 56126 Pisa PI

Speaker

Elia Bottalico (University of Liverpool)

Description

The muon magnetic anomaly, $a_\mu=(g-2)/2$, is one of the most precise tests of the Standard Model and a sensitive probe for new physics.
In 2025, the Muon g−2 Experiment at Fermilab has measured a_mu with an astonishing precision of 0.127 ppm, which show a persistent tension with the theoretical predictions. In this scenario, the Muon g$-$2/EDM Experiment at J-PARC will provide an independent determination of $a_\mu$ using a novel approach based on a low-emittance muon beam stored in a compact magnetic ring. The experiment employs innovative technologies, including three-dimensional spiral injection, an MRI-type magnet with excellent field uniformity, and a positron tracking detector. The initial goal is a precision of 450 ppb on $a_\mu$ after two years of data taking, together with a sensitivity of $1.5\times10^{-21}$ e$\cdot$cm for the muon EDM. The experiment is currently in an advanced construction phase, and first beam tests have successfully demonstrated the feasibility of the new injection method. In this contribution, I will present the current status of the experiment, ongoing tests and optimizations, and plans for future improvements in experimental precision.

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Author

Elia Bottalico (University of Liverpool)

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