Broken Scale Invariance in the Standard Model

Details Broken Scale Invariance in the Standard Model Broken Scale Invariance in the Standard Model

2004-03-02

arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0403039v1

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

9 pages, no figures

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We introduce Weyl's scale invariance as an additional local symmetry in the standard model of electroweak interactions. An inevitable consequence is the introduction of general relativity coupled to scalar fields a la Dirac and an additional vector particle we call the Weylon. We show that once Weyl's scale invariance is broken, the phenomenon (a) generates Newton's gravitational constant G_N and (b) triggers spontaneous symmetry breaking in the normal manner resulting in masses for the conventional fermions and bosons. The scale at which Weyl's scale symmetry breaks is of order Planck mass. If right-handed neutrinos are also introduced, their absence at present energy scales is attributed to their mass which is tied to the scale where scale invariance breaks.

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