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Leptogenesis in automatic Nelson-Barr models

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology 2025-09-19 v2

Abstract

In this study, we numerically show that automatic Nelson-Barr models with new chiral fermions can simultaneously solve the strong CP problem and generate the observed baryon asymmetry via high-scale leptogenesis. In these models, all CP violation arises from a single spontaneous symmetry-breaking scale, linking the origin of quark and lepton CP phases. Using conservative assumptions and minimal dynamics, we identify a viable parameter window where successful leptogenesis occurs without spoiling the quality of the strong CP solution. Models with vector-like fermions face tension within this leptogenesis scenario. A key prediction is a correlation between the baryon asymmetry and the induced QCD vacuum angle shift. Remarkably, we find that the majority of the available parameter space is within reach of current and future nucleon EDM experiments.

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@article{arxiv.2506.18963,
  title  = {Leptogenesis in automatic Nelson-Barr models},
  author = {Clara Murgui and Samuel Patrone},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.18963},
  year   = {2025}
}

Comments

41 pages, 6 figures. v2: minor additions, updated to match the journal version

R2 v1 2026-07-01T03:30:03.962Z