Heavy atoms and ions and precision tests of fundamental physics (2018-2023)

This Project aims to push the precision frontier in the theoretical description of the structure of heavy atoms through development and application of state-of-the-art many-electron methods. Atomic physics is undergoing a period of rapid growth with a new generation of experiments underway across different areas in fundamental physics. This includes testing particle physics at low energies, opening a new realm of discovery with the synthesis and interrogation of superheavy elements, and the development of atomic clocks of ever-increasing precision. This Project expects to add to the knowledge base of atomic structure, enabling increased capability in fundamental physics tests and in precision atomic instruments.