Exotic Atoms Confirm Quantum Electrodynamics in Groundbreaking Study
Scientists have successfully conducted a proof-of-principle experiment to verify strong-field quantum electrodynamics within exotic atoms. By measuring the energy spectrum of muonic characteristic X-rays emitted from muonic atoms using a sophisticated X-ray detector, they were able to verify contributions from vacuum polarization in strong-field quantum electrodynamics with a high precision of 5.8%. This achievement marks a significant advancement in the verification of key physical laws and has potential applications in various research areas.