Published July 1, 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

B and not L in supersymmetry: New U(1) gauge symmetry and dark matter

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, Riverside, California 92521 (United States)

Description

To enforce the conservation of baryon number B and not lepton number L in supersymmetry, a new U(1)X gauge symmetry is recommended. An example is offered with new particles interacting under U(1)X which are good candidates for the dark matter of the Universe.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
Journal Volume
78
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 017701-017701.2
ISSN
0556-2821
CODEN
PRVDAQ

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41001622
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
B MESONS; BARYON NUMBER; GAUGE INVARIANCE; LEPTON NUMBER; NONLUMINOUS MATTER; SUPERSYMMETRY; U-1 GROUPS
Descriptors DEC
BEAUTY MESONS; BEAUTY PARTICLES; BOSONS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; HADRONS; INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES; LIE GROUPS; MATTER; MESONS; PSEUDOSCALAR MESONS; SYMMETRY; SYMMETRY GROUPS; U GROUPS

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