Precision Physics with Low-energy Antiprotons -from AD to FLAIR

Abstract

Experiments with low-energy antiprotons are currently performed at the Antiproton Decelerator of CERN. The main experiments deal with the spectroscopy of antiprotonic helium, an exotic three-body system, and the formation and spectroscopy of antihydrogen. A next generation facility FLAIR (Facility for Low-energy Antiproton Rsearch) is planned at the FAIR facility, generating a factor 100 higher flux of stopped antiprotons and also offering continuous antiprotons beam, which will enable nuclear and particle physics type experiments.

Presented at the XXXI Mazurian Lakes Conference, Piaski, Aug. 30 - Sep. 6, 2009