Particle Phenomenology of Compact Extra Dimensions
Description
This thesis is an investigation of the subject of extra dimensions in particle physics. In recent years, there has been a large interest in this subject. In particular, a number of models have been suggested that provide solutions to some of the problem with the current Standard Model of particle physics. These models typically give rise to experimental signatures around the TeV energy scale, which means that they could be tested in the next generation of high-energy experiments, such as the LHC. Among the most important of these models are the universal extra dimensions model, the large extra dimensions model by Arkani-Hamed, Dimopolous, and Dvali, and models where right-handed neutrinos propagate in the extra dimensions. In the thesis, we study phenomenological aspects of these models, or simple modifications of them. In particular, we focus on Kaluza-Klein dark matter in universal extra dimensions models, different aspects of neutrino physics in higher dimensions, and collider phenomenology of extra dimensions. In addition, we consider consequences of the enhanced renormalization group running of physical parameters in higher-dimensional models
Availability note (English)
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-93749Additional details
Identifiers
Publishing Information
- Publisher
- KTH Royal Inst. of Technology
- Imprint Place
- Stockholm (Sweden)
- ISBN
- 978-91-7501-305-3
- Imprint Pagination
- 130 p.
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Sweden
- Country of Input or Organization
- Sweden
- INIS RN
- 43078965
- Subject category
- S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Thesis
- Descriptors DEI
- CERN LHC; HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS; KALUZA-KLEIN THEORY; NEUTRINOS
- Descriptors DEC
- ACCELERATORS; CYCLIC ACCELERATORS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; FIELD THEORIES; LEPTONS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; PHYSICS; STORAGE RINGS; SYNCHROTRONS; UNIFIED-FIELD THEORIES
Optional Information
- Notes
- 173 refs., figs., tabs.
- Secondary number(s)
- Trita--FYS-2012-16