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Hernandez, P.; Kekic, M.; Lopez-Pavon, J.; Racker, J.; Rius, N. |
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Leptogenesis in GeV-scale seesaw models |
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2015 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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10 |
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10 |
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067 - 34pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; Neutrino Physics; CP violation |
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We revisit the production of leptonic asymmetries in minimal extensions of the Standard Model that can explain neutrino masses, involving extra singlets with Majorana masses in the GeV scale. We study the quantum kinetic equations both analytically, via a perturbative expansion up to third order in the mixing angles, and numerically. The analytical solution allows us to identify the relevant CP invariants, and simplifies the exploration of the parameter space. We find that sizeable lepton asymmetries are compatible with non-degenerate neutrino masses and measurable active-sterile mixings. |
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[Hernandez, P.; Kekic, M.; Racker, J.; Rius, N.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: m.pilar.hernandez@uv.es; |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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ATLAS Collaboration (Aad, G. et al); Alvarez Piqueras, D.; Cabrera Urban, S.; Castillo Gimenez, V.; Costa, M.J.; Fernandez Martinez, P.; Ferrer, A.; Fiorini, L.; Fuster, J.; Garcia, C.; Garcia Navarro, J.E.; Gonzalez de la Hoz, S.; Hernandez Jimenez, Y.; Higon-Rodriguez, E.; Irles Quiles, A.; Jimenez Pena, J.; Kaci, M.; King, M.; Lacasta, C.; Lacuesta, V.R.; Marti-Garcia, S.; Mitsou, V.A.; Oliver Garcia, E.; Pedraza Lopez, S.; Perez Garcia-Estañ, M.T.; Romero Adam, E.; Ros, E.; Salt, J.; Sanchez Martinez, V.; Soldevila, U.; Sanchez, J.; Valero, A.; Valladolid Gallego, E.; Valls Ferrer, J.A.; Vos, M. |
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Search for a high-mass Higgs boson decaying to a W boson pair in pp collisions at root s=8TeV with the ATLAS detector |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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01 |
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1 |
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032 - 66pp |
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Hadron-Hadron scattering; Beyond Standard Model; Higgs physics |
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A search for a high-mass Higgs boson H is performed in the H -> WW -> l nu l nu and H -> WW -> l nu qq decay channels using pp collision data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 20.3 fb(-1) collected at root s = 8TeV by the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider. No evidence of a high-mass Higgs boson is found. Limits on sigma(H) x BR(H -> WW) as a function of the Higgs boson mass m(H) are determined in three different scenarios: one in which the heavy Higgs boson has a narrow width compared to the experimental resolution, one for a width increasing with the boson mass and modeled by the complex-pole scheme following the same behavior as in the Standard Model, and one for intermediate widths. The upper range of the search is m(H) = 1500 GeV for the narrow-width scenario and m(H) = 1000 GeV for the other two scenarios. The lower edge of the search range is 200{300 GeV and depends on the analysis channel and search scenario. For each signal interpretation, individual and combined limits from the two WW decay channels are presented. At m(H) = 1500 GeV, the highest-mass point tested, sigma(H) x BR(H -> WW) for a narrow-width Higgs boson is constrained to be less than 22 fb and 6.6 fb at 95% CL for the gluon fusion and vector-boson fusion production modes, respectively. |
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[Jackson, P.; Lee, L.; Petridis, A.; Soni, N.; White, M. J.] Univ Adelaide, Dept Phys, Adelaide, SA, Australia |
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WOS:000370437200002 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Sanchis-Lozano, M.A.; Sarkisyan-Grinbaum, E.K.; Moreno-Picot, S. |
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Searching for hidden sector in multiparticle production at LHC |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Physics Letters B |
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Phys. Lett. B |
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754 |
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353-359 |
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pp interactions at LHC; Models beyond the Standard Model; Multihadron correlations; Hidden Valley models; Factorial and cumulant moments |
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We study the impact of a hidden sector beyond the Standard Model, e.g. a Hidden Valley model, on factorial moments and cumulants of multiplicity distributions in multiparticle production with a special emphasis on the prospects for LHC results. |
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[Sanchis-Lozano, Miguel-Angel] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, E-46100 Burjassot, Spain, Email: Miguel.Angel.Sanchis@ific.uv.es; |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000369601000051 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2574 |
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Helo, J.C.; Hirsch, M.; Ota, T. |
Title |
Long-range contributions to double beta decay revisited |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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06 |
Issue |
6 |
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006 - 32pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Neutrino Physics |
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We discuss the systematic decomposition of all dimension-7 (d = 7) lepton number violating operators. These d = 7 operators produce momentum enhanced contributions to the long-range part of the 0 nu beta beta decay amplitude and thus are severely constrained by existing half-live limits. In our list of possible models one can find contributions to the long-range amplitude discussed previously in the literature, such as the left-right symmetric model or scalar leptoquarks, as well as some new models not considered before. The d = 7 operators generate Majorana neutrino mass terms either at tree-level, 1-loop or 2-loop level. We systematically compare constraints derived from the mass mechanism to those derived from the long-range 0 nu beta beta decay amplitude and classify our list of models accordingly. We also study one particular example decomposition, which produces neutrino masses at 2-loop level, can fit oscillation data and yields a large contribution to the long-range 0 nu beta beta decay amplitude, in some detail. |
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[Helo, J. C.] Univ Tecn Federico Santa Maria, Ctr Cient Tecnol Valparaiso, Casilla 110-5, Valparaiso, Chile, Email: juancarlos.helo@usm.cl; |
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WOS:000377413400001 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2721 |
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Merle, A.; Platscher, M.; Rojas, N.; Valle, J.W.F.; Vicente, A. |
Title |
Consistency of WIMP Dark Matter as radiative neutrino mass messenger |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Journal of High Energy Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. High Energy Phys. |
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07 |
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7 |
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013 - 17pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Renormalization Group; Neutrino Physics; Discrete Symmetries |
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The scotogenic scenario provides an attractive approach to both Dark Matter and neutrino mass generation, in which the same symmetry that stabilises Dark Matter also ensures the radiative seesaw origin of neutrino mass. However the simplest scenario may suffer from inconsistencies arising from the spontaneous breaking of the underlying Z(2) symmetry. Here we show that the singlet-triplet extension of the simplest model naturally avoids this problem due to the presence of scalar triplets neutral under the Z(2) which affect the evolution of the couplings in the scalar sector. The scenario offers good prospects for direct WIMP Dark Matter detection through the nuclear recoil method. |
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[Merle, Alexander] Max Planck Inst Phys & Astrophys, Werner Heisenberg Inst, Fohringer Ring 6, D-80805 Munich, Germany, Email: amerle@mpp.mpg.de; |
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WOS:000379170300005 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2748 |
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Liem, S.; Bertone, G.; Calore, F.; Ruiz de Austri, R.; Tait, T.M.P.; Trotta, R.; Weniger, C. |
Title |
Effective field theory of dark matter: a global analysis |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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09 |
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9 |
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077 - 22pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; Effective field theories |
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We present global fits of an effective field theory description of real, and complex scalar dark matter candidates. We simultaneously take into account all possible dimension 6 operators consisting of dark matter bilinears and gauge invariant combinations of quark and gluon fields. We derive constraints on the free model parameters for both the real (five parameters) and complex (seven) scalar dark matter models obtained by combining Planck data on the cosmic microwave background, direct detection limits from LUX, and indirect detection limits from the Fermi Large Area Telescope. We find that for real scalars indirect dark matter searches disfavour a dark matter particle mass below 100 GeV. For the complex scalar dark matter particle current data have a limited impact due to the presence of operators that lead to p-wave annihilation, and also do not contribute to the spin-independent scattering cross-section. Although current data are not informative enough to strongly constrain the theory parameter space, we demonstrate the power of our formalism to reconstruct the theoretical parameters compatible with an actual dark matter detection, by assuming that the excess of gamma rays observed by the Fermi Large Area Telescope towards the Galactic centre is entirely due to dark matter annihilations. Please note that the excess can very well be due to astrophysical sources such as millisecond pulsars. We find that scalar dark matter interacting via effective field theory operators can in principle explain the Galactic centre excess, but that such interpretation is in strong tension with the non-detection of gamma rays from dwarf galaxies in the real scalar case. In the complex scalar case there is enough freedom to relieve the tension. |
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[Liem, Sebastian; Bertone, Gianfranco; Calore, Francesca; Weniger, Christoph] Univ Amsterdam, GRAPPA, Sci Pk 904, NL-1098 XH Amsterdam, Netherlands, Email: sebastian.liem@uva.nl; |
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WOS:000383545500003 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2864 |
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Rocha-Moran, P.; Vicente, A. |
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Lepton Flavor Violation in the singlet-triplet scotogenic model |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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07 |
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7 |
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078 - 25pp |
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Neutrino Physics; Beyond Standard Model |
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We investigate lepton flavor violation (LFV) in the the singlet-triplet scotogenic model in which neutrinos acquire non-zero masses at the 1-loop level. In contrast to the most popular variant of this setup, the singlet scotogenic model, this version includes a triplet fermion as well as a triplet scalar, leading to a scenario with a richer dark matter phenomenology. Taking into account results from neutrino oscillation experiments, we explore some aspects of the LFV phenomenology of the model. In particular, we study the relative weight of the dipole operators with respect to other contributions to the LFV amplitudes and determine the most constraining observables. We show that in large portions of the parameter space, the most promising experimental perspectives are found for LFV 3-body decays and for coherent mu-e conversion in nuclei. |
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[Rocha-Moran, Paulina; Vicente, Avelino] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Apdo 22085, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: procha@th.physik.uni-bonn.de; |
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WOS:000411315600006 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Herrero-Garcia, J.; Rius, N.; Santamaria, A. |
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Higgs lepton flavour violation: UV completions and connection to neutrino masses |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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11 |
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11 |
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084 - 45pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Higgs Physics; Neutrino Physics |
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We study lepton violating Higgs (HLFV) decays, first from the effective field theory (EFT) point of view, and then analysing the different high-energy realizations of the operators of the EFT, highlighting the most promising models. We argue why two Higgs doublet models can have a BR(h -> tau mu) similar to 0:01, and why this rate is suppressed in all other realizations including vector-like leptons. We further discuss HLFV in the context of neutrino mass models: in most cases it is generated at one loop giving always BR (h -> tau mu) < 10(-4) and typically much less, which is beyond experimental reach. However, both the Zee model and extended left-right symmetric models contain extra SU(2) doublets coupled to leptons and could in principle account for the observed excess, with interesting connections between HLFV and neutrino parameters. |
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[Herrero-Garcia, Juan] KTH Royal Inst Technol, AlbaNova Univ Ctr, Sch Engn Sci, Dept Theoret Phys, S-10691 Stockholm, Sweden, Email: juhg@kth.se; |
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WOS:000387843300004 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2862 |
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Fonseca, R.M.; Hirsch, M. |
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A flipped 331 model |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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08 |
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8 |
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003 - 12pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Gauge Symmetry; Neutrino Physics |
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Models based on the extended SU(3)(C) x SU(3)(L) x U(1)(X) (331) gauge group usually follow a common pattern: two families of left-handed quarks are placed in anti triplet representations of the SU(3)(L) group; the remaining quark family, as well as the left-handed leptons, are assigned to triplets (or vice-versa). In this work we present a flipped 331 model where this scheme is reversed: all three quark families are in the same representation and it is the lepton families which are discriminated by the gauge symmetry. We discuss fermion masses and mixing, as well as Z' interactions, in a minimal model implementing this idea. |
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[Fonseca, Renato M.; Hirsch, Martin] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, AHEP Grp, Parc Cient Paterna,Calle Jose Beltran, E-46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain, Email: renato.fonseca@ific.uv.es; |
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WOS:000381218300003 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2782 |
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Escudero, M.; Rius, N.; Sanz, V. |
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Sterile neutrino portal to Dark Matter I: the U(1)(B-L) case |
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Journal Article |
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2017 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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02 |
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2 |
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045 - 27pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Neutrino Physics |
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In this paper we explore the possibility that the sterile neutrino and Dark Matter sectors in the Universe have a common origin. We study the consequences of this assumption in the simple case of coupling the dark sector to the Standard Model via a global U(1)(B-L), broken down spontaneously by a dark scalar. This dark scalar provides masses to the dark fermions and communicates with the Higgs via a Higgs portal coupling. We find an interesting interplay between Dark Matter annihilation to dark scalars – the CP-even that mixes with the Higgs and the CP-odd which becomes a Goldstone boson, the Majoron and heavy neutrinos, as well as collider probes via the coupling to the Higgs. Moreover, Dark Matter annihilation into sterile neutrinos and its subsequent decay to gauge bosons and quarks, charged leptons or neutrinos lead to indirect detection signatures which are close to current bounds on the gamma ray flux from the galactic center and dwarf galaxies. |
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[Escudero, Miguel; Rius, Nuria] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, CSIC, C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, E-46980 Paterna, Spain, Email: miguel.escudero@ific.uv.es; |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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