Charge non-conservation,dequantisation, and induced electric dipole moments in varying-α theories |
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Authors: | Douglas J. Shaw |
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Affiliation: | DAMTP, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WA, UK |
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Abstract: | We note that in extensions of the Standard Model that allow for a varying fine structure constant, α, all matter species, apart from right-handed neutrinos, will gain an intrinsic electric dipole moment (EDM). In a large subset of varying-α theories, all such particle species will also gain an effective electric charge. This charge will, in general, not be quantised and can result in macroscopic non-conservation of electric charge. |
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Keywords: | 98.80.Cq 06.20.Jr 98.80.Es |
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