Probing Hidden Dimensions via Muon Lifetime Measurements

Abstract

In the context of Kaluza-Klein theories, the time dilation of charged particles in an external field depends on the charge in a specific way. Experimental tests are proposed to search for extra dimensions using this distinctive feature.

Comments: V2. Expanded and detailed version of a paper that received an Honorable Mention in the Gravity Research Foundation 2024 Awards. 12 pages