Embedding Z′ models in SO(10) GUTs

We embed a theory with Z′ gauge boson (related to an extra U(1) gauge group) into a supersymmetric GUT theory based on SO(10). Two possible sequences of SO(10) breaking via VEVs of appropriate Higgs fields are considered. Gauge coupling unification provides constraints on the low energy values of two additional gauge coupling constants related to Z′ interactions with fermions. Our main purpose is to investigate in detail the freedom in these two values due to different scales of subsequent SO(10) breaking and unknown threshold mass corrections in the gauge RGEs. These corrections are mainly generated by Higgs representations and can be large because of the large dimensions of these representations. To account for many free mass parameters, effective threshold mass corrections have been introduced. Analytic results that show the allowed regions of values of two additional gauge coupling constants have been derived at 1-loop level. For a few points in parameter-space that belong to one of these allowed regions 1-loop running of gauge coupling constants has been compared with more precise running, which is 2-loop for gauge coupling constants and 1-loop for Yukawa coupling constants. 1-loop results have been compared with experimental constraints from electroweak precision tests and from the most recent LHC data.     

Flavor changing neutral currents and a Z′

We consider a non-universal Z′ that affects primarily the third generation fermions as an example of new physics associated with the top-quark. We first discuss constraints on the mass and coupling strength of such a Z′. We then turn our attention to the flavor changing neutral currents (FCNC) present in the model. We discuss the experimental constraints and their implications. We propose an ansatz to understand the smallness of the FCNC in terms of the CKM matrix.     

Lepton Flavor Violating Z→lIlJ in SO(3) Gauge Extension of SM

The SO(3) gauge extension of SM, which is proposed to present a successfulexplanation for the observed small masses of neutrino and the nearly tri-bimaximal neutrino mixing, predicted the vector-like SO(3) triplet Majorana neutrinos and SU_L(2) double Higgs bosons. In this work we calculate branching ratios of the charged lepton flavor violating decays l_Il_JV (V=γ,Z) induced by these Majorana neutrinos and Higgs bosons. We find that under the model parameters constrained by experimental bounds on the decays Z→l_Il_J, the branching ratio of decays l_I→l_Jγ can be up to 10^-10, which may be accessible at the future experiments.     

Visible light induced photodesorption of NO from the α-Cr2O3(0001) surface

Nitric oxide chemistry and photochemistry on the Cr-terminated surface of α-Cr₂O₃(0001) were examined using temperature programmed desorption (TPD), sticking coefficient measurements and photodesorption. NO exposed to α-Cr₂O₃(0001) at 100 K binds at surface Cr cation sites forming a strongly bound surface species that thermally desorbs at 320–340 K, depending on coverage. No thermal decomposition was detected in TPD in agreement with previous results in the literature. Sticking probability measurements at 100 K indicated near unity sticking for NO up to coverages of ~ 1.3 ML, with additional adsorption with higher exposures at decreased sticking probability. These results suggest that some Cr cation sites on the α-Cr₂O₃(0001) surface were capable of binding more than one NO molecule, although it is unclear whether this was as separate NO molecules or as dimers. Photodesorption of adsorbed NO was examined for surface coverages below the 1 ML point. Both visible and UV light were shown to photodesorb NO without detectable NO photodecomposition. Visible light photodesorption of NO occurred with a greater cross section than estimated using UV light. The visible light photodesorption event was not associated with bandgap excitation in α-Cr₂O₃(0001), but instead was linked to excitation of a surface Cr^3 +–NO^? charge transfer complex. These results illustrate that localized photoabsorption events at surface sites with unique optical properties (relative to the bulk) can result in unexpected surface photochemistry.     

Lepton Flavor Violating Z →lIlJ in SO（3） Gauge Extension of SM

The SO（3） gauge extension of SM, which is proposed to present a successful explanation for the observed small masses of neutrino and the nearly tri-bimaximal neutrino mixing, predicted the vector-like SO（3） triplet Majorana neutrinos and SUL（2） double Higgs bosons. In this work we calculate branching ratios of the charged lepton flavor violating decays lIlJV （V = γ, Z） induced by these Majorana neutrinos and Higgs bosons. We find that under the model parameters constrained by experimental bounds on the decays Z →lIlJ, the branching ratio of decays lI→lJγ can be up to 10^-10, which may be accessible at the future experiments.     

Polarons in magnesium-doped lithium niobate crystals induced by femtosecond light pulses

Strong light-induced absorption has been observed in lithium niobate crystals doped with magnesium after application of femtosecond illumination. In this material there are no Nb-on-Li-site defects and hence no antisite polarons occur, but small free polarons close to the conduction band can be generated. The light-induced absorption observed is attributed to these polarons. For LiNbO₃:Mg, their decay times are about two orders of magnitude smaller than those of the Nb-on-Li-site polarons in undoped material. The results are relevant for a better understanding of the suppression of the so-called optical damage in these crystals and for their use in femtosecond applications.     

Nonadiabatic multi-step excitation for the blue–green light emission from dye grains induced by the near-infrared optical near-field

Blue–green light emission (wavelength range: 460–520 nm) from coumarin dye grains due to near-infrared excitation (CW, λ _ex=808 nm), based on the nonadiabatic excitation process induced by an optical near-field, was observed. A maximum frequency up-shift of 1.17 eV was confirmed. Based on the excitation intensity dependence, a light emission mechanism originating from a nonadiabatic three-step excitation was confirmed for the first time. The lifetime of the intermediate excited state was approximately 1.1–1.9 ps, and thus realization of frequency up-conversion with a rapid response can be expected.     

Z−Z′ mixing and oblique corrections in anSU(3)×U(1) model

We address the effects of the new physics predicted by theSU(3) _l ×U(1) _X model on the precision electroweak measurements. We consider bothZ–Z mixing and one-loop oblique corrections, using a combination of neutral gauge boson mixing parameters and the parametersS andT. At tree level, we obtain strong limits on theZ–Z mixing angle, –0.0006<0.0042 and="> 490$$ " align="middle" border="0"> GeV (both at 90% C.L.). The radiative corrections lead toT>0 if the new Higgs are heavy, which bounds the Higgs masses to be less than a few TeV.S can have either sign depending on the Higgs mass spectrum. Future experiments may soon place strong restrictions on this model, thus making it eminently testable.     

带有分数电荷、磁单极子和异常光子的SO(10)×SO(8)模型

本文构造了一个SO(10)×SO(8)大统一模型. 它能容纳带分数电荷(例如e/2或e/3)的色单态粒子, 并且满足Dirac量子化条件(当磁荷取值1/2e时). 理论预言了四代通常费米子和四代异常费米子. 特别是模型中存在着不同于通常光子的异常光子, 这此可以在今后的高能实验中去验证.     

SO(10)模型中的一类Jackiw-Rebbi零能束缚态

本文讨论了SO(10)大统一模型的球对称磁单极以及在这个模型中的Jackiw-Rebbi型费米子-磁单极零能束缚态问题. 结果表明, 在这个理论中并不存在这样的零能束缚态.     

SO(10)×SU(4) CHIRAL PREON MODEL SATISFYING COMPLEMENTARITY PRINCIPLE

We extended the MAC principle to the case for semisimple metacolor gauge group and the constructed and SO(10)×SU(4) chrial preon model which satisfies the complementarity principle.This model had a unique solution and thus predicted 4 generations of quarks and leptons without exotics.The generation gauge group was intruduced and the breaking of mass degeneracy among different generations was investigated.     

On the validity of constraints on light elementary particles and extra-dimensional physics from the Casimir effect

We discuss the constraints on the parameters of a Yukawa interaction obtained from the indirect measurements of the Casimir pressure between parallel plates using the sphere–plate configuration. Recently, it was claimed in the literature that the application of the proximity force approximation (PFA) to the calculation of a Yukawa interaction in the sphere–plate configuration could lead to a large error of order 100% in the constraints obtained. Here we re-calculate the constraints both exactly and using the PFA, and arrive at identical results. We elucidate the reasons why an incorrect conclusion was obtained suggesting that the PFA is inapplicable to calculate the Yukawa force.     

SO(6) SO(5)同位标量因子的计算

本文用求约化矩阵元和逐步计算原理相互结合的方法计算了部分SO(6) SO(5)同位标量因子.     

Fluorescence spectra of uranium induced by a linearly polarized laser light in a magnetic field

In this paper we reported the fluorescence spectra of U~(238) induced by a linearly polarized laser field in a magnetic field and offered a theoretical analysis. The consistence between the theoretical prediction and experimental results was satisfactory.     

SO(6)SO(5)同位标量因子的计算

本文用求约化矩阵元和逐步计算原理相互结合的方法计算了部分SO(6)SO(5)同位标量因子。     

Calculation of hadronic contribution to the anomalous magnetic momentum of muon (g − 2)μ from light by light scattering diagram in nonlocal chiral quark model

The correction to anomalous magnetic momentum muon from the light by light scattering diagram with intermediate pion is calculated in framework nonlocal chiral quark model. To fix the model parameters it is suggested to use the values of mass and two photon width of the neutral pion. The value of the correction is in region a_m ^{p0 , LbL} = (5.05 ±0.03) ×10 ^{- 10}a_\mu ^{\pi ^0 , LbL} = (5.05 \pm 0.03) \times 10^{ - 10} for different set of model parameters.     

满足互补原理的SO(10)×SU(4)手征前子模型

本文反MAC (Most Attractive Channel)规则推广到半单超色规范群情形,构造了满足互补原理的SO(10)×SU(4)手征前子模型.该模型给出唯一解,预言了4代夸克和轻子,没有例外粒子出现.本文引入了代规范群SU(2)_g讨论了不同代费米子质量简并性的破缺.