W condensation at the LHC?
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
2012-08-21 v2 High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract
We discuss the possibility of the generation and subsequent decay of a W and Z condensate in LHC collisions. We point out that a process like , which involves a virtual W loop, may have an enhancement if the condensate exists. Even if this is not the case, the W propagator is influenced by the strong, but short lived magnetic field generated in proton-proton collisions. This will influence the di-gamma decay of the Higgs particle.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1207.7045,
title = {W condensation at the LHC?},
author = {P. Olesen},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1207.7045},
year = {2012}
}
Comments
4 pages. We point out that in the di-gamma decay of the Higgs particle the virtual W-propagator (even in the absence of condensation) should involve effects from the large magnetic field generated in proton-proton collisions