This research develops tabletop methods for studying rare radium-containing molecules to search for broken symmetries between matter and antimatter. Because radium’s asymmetric nuclear structure strongly amplifies subtle physical effects, these molecules provide highly sensitive probes for new physics that could help explain why matter exists in the universe after the Big Bang.

This research investigates why matter dominates over antimatter in the universe. By isolating xenon isotopes deep underground, scientists aim to detect rare nuclear reactions that could explain this imbalance. The work involves large-scale gas processing and long-term observation, potentially revealing fundamental insights into the origin of matter and existence.