Published 2012 | Version v1
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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-93749

Additional details

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