Published October 1, 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

New 'square root' model of lepton family cyclic symmetry

  • 1. Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai (Madras) 600113 (India)
  • 2. Physics Department, University of California, Riverside, California 92521 (United States)

Description

Following the newly formulated notion of form invariance of the neutrino mass matrix, a complete model of leptons is constructed. It is based on a specific unitary 3x3 matrix U in family space, such that U2 is the simple discrete symmetry νe→-νe, νμ↔ντ. Thus U also generates the cyclic group Z4. The charged-lepton mass matrix is nearly diagonal while the neutrino mass matrix is of a form suitable for explaining maximal (large) mixing in atmospheric (solar) neutrino oscillations in the context of three nearly degenerate neutrino masses. Observable lepton flavor violation is predicted. Quarks may be treated in the same way as charged leptons

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Journal Title
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
p. 071302-071302.4
ISSN
0556-2821
CODEN
PRVDAQ

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