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Higher-Derivative Lee-Wick Unification

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology 2015-05-13 v2 High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

We consider gauge coupling unification in Lee-Wick extensions of the Standard Model that include higher-derivative quadratic terms beyond the minimally required set. We determine how the beta functions are modified when some Standard Model particles have two Lee-Wick partners. We show that gauge coupling unification can be achieved in such models without requiring the introduction of additional fields in the higher-derivative theory and we comment on possible ultraviolet completions.

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@article{arxiv.0904.2359,
  title  = {Higher-Derivative Lee-Wick Unification},
  author = {Christopher D. Carone},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0904.2359},
  year   = {2015}
}

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11 pages LaTeX, 2 eps figures. v2: minor clarifications

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