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Generalized CP from non-invertible selection rules

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology 2025-12-19 v1 High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

We study a framework in which fields are labeled by basis elements of a fusion algebra with non-invertible fusion rules. In particular, we consider the case where fields are labeled by conjugacy classes of a finite group rather than its irreducible representations. When the fusion rules possess a Z2\mathbb{Z}_2 symmetry identified with charge conjugation, a CP-invariant system can be consistently defined together with parity transformation. Furthermore, it is found that combining group-based flavor symmetries underlying non-invertible selection rules with CP symmetry naturally leads to a generalized CP transformation. We also demonstrate the possibility of spontaneous CP violation in this framework and discuss its implications for Yukawa textures.

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@article{arxiv.2512.16376,
  title  = {Generalized CP from non-invertible selection rules},
  author = {Tatsuo Kobayashi and Hajime Otsuka},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.16376},
  year   = {2025}
}

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18 pages

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