Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Scientific paper
2008-12-30
Ann.Rev.Nucl.Part.Sci.59:191-214,2009
Physics
High Energy Physics
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
The journal version, supplemented by additional references and expanded discussion
Scientific paper
10.1146/annurev.nucl.010909.0836
We present a comprehensive overview of an extension of the Standard Model that contains three right-handed (sterile) neutrinos with masses below the electroweak scale [the Neutrino Minimal Standard Model, (nuMSM)]. We consider the history of the Universe from the inflationary era through today and demonstrate that most of the observed phenomena beyond the Standard Model can be explained within the framework of this model. We review the mechanism of baryon asymmetry of the Universe in the nuMSM and discuss a dark matter candidate that can be warm or cold and satisfies all existing constraints. From the viewpoint of particle physics the model provides an explanation for neutrino flavor oscillations. Verification of the nuMSM is possible with existing experimental techniques.
Boyarsky Alexey
Ruchayskiy Oleg
Shaposhnikov Mikhail
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