Published January 2007 | Version v1
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Lorentzian version of the noncommutative geometry of the standard model of particle physics

  • 1. School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD (United Kingdom)

Description

A formulation of the noncommutative geometry for the standard model of particle physics with a Lorentzian signature metric is presented. The elimination of the fermion doubling in the Lorentzian case is achieved by a modification of Connes' internal space geometry ['Gravity coupled with matter and the foundation of non-commutative geometry', Commun. Math. Phys. 182, 155-176 (1996)] so that it has signature 6 (mod 8) rather than 0. The fermionic part of the Connes-Chamseddine spectral action can be formulated, and it is shown that it allows an extension with right-handed neutrinos and the correct mass terms for the seesaw mechanism of neutrino mass generation

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Journal Title
Journal of Mathematical Physics
Journal Volume
48
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 012303-012303.7
ISSN
0022-2488
CODEN
JMAPAQ

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
38088196
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
COMMUTATION RELATIONS; GEOMETRY; MASS; MATTER; NEUTRINOS; STANDARD MODEL
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; FIELD THEORIES; GRAND UNIFIED THEORY; LEPTONS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MATHEMATICS; PARTICLE MODELS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; UNIFIED GAUGE MODELS

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(c) 2007 American Institute of Physics