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From high-scale leptogenesis to low-scale one-loop neutrino mass generation

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology 2018-03-14 v1

Abstract

We show that a high-scale leptogenesis can be consistent with a low-scale one-loop neutrino mass generation. Our models are based on the SU(3)_c\times SU(2)_L\times U(1)_Y\times U(1)_{B-L} gauge groups. Except a complex singlet scalar for the U(1)_{B-L} symmetry breaking, the other new scalars and fermions (one scalar doublet, two or more real scalar singlets/triplets and three right-handed neutrinos) are odd under an unbroken Z_2 discrete symmetry. The real scalar decays can produce an asymmetry stored in the new scalar doublet which subsequently decays into the standard model lepton doublets and the right-handed neutrinos. The lepton asymmetry in the standard model leptons then can be partially converted to a baryon asymmetry by the sphaleron processes. By integrating out the heavy scalar singlets/triplets, we can realize an effective theory to radiatively generate the small neutrino masses at the TeV scale. Furthermore, the lightest right-handed neutrino can serve as a dark matter candidate.

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@article{arxiv.1708.04207,
  title  = {From high-scale leptogenesis to low-scale one-loop neutrino mass generation},
  author = {Hang Zhou and Pei-Hong Gu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1708.04207},
  year   = {2018}
}

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8 pages, 4 figures

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