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Degenerate scalar scenario of two Higgs doublet model with a complex singlet scalar

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology 2025-01-22 v2

Abstract

We study the two Higgs doublet model with a complex singlet scalar whose imaginary part acts as dark matter (DM). The scattering of DM and quarks, mediated by three CP-even scalars in this model, is suppressed when masses of CP-even scalars are degenerate; that is called the ``degenerate scalar scenario''. Based on this scenario, we show that the strong first-order electroweak phase transition (EWPT) can be achieved without conflicting with constraints from the DM relic density and the direct detection experiments. We also discuss a shift of scalar trilinear coupling from the Standard Model prediction, which could be a test of this model in collider experiments.

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@article{arxiv.2410.14328,
  title  = {Degenerate scalar scenario of two Higgs doublet model with a complex singlet scalar},
  author = {Gi-Chol Cho and Chikako Idegawa},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.14328},
  year   = {2025}
}

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27 pages, 4 figures