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Abstract [en]
This thesis is an investigation of the subject of extra dimensions in particle physics. In recent years, there has been a large interest in this subject. In particular, a number of models have been suggested that provide solutions to some of the problem with the current Standard Model of particle physics. These models typically give rise to experimental signatures around the TeV energy scale, which means that they could be tested in the next generation of high-energy experiments, such as the LHC. Among the most important of these models are the universal extra dimensions model, the large extra dimensions model by Arkani-Hamed, Dimopolous, and Dvali, and models where right-handed neutrinos propagate in the extra dimensions.
In the thesis, we study phenomenological aspects of these models, or simple modifications of them. In particular, we focus on Kaluza–Klein dark matter in universal extra dimensions models, different aspects of neutrino physics in higher dimensions, and collider phenomenology of extra dimensions. In addition, we consider consequences of the enhanced renormalization group running of physical parameters in higher-dimensional models.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Stockholm: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2012. p. xiv, 98
Series
Trita-FYS, ISSN 0280-316X ; 2012:16
Keywords
Higher-dimensional quantum field theories, universal extra dimensions, Arkani-Hamed–Dimopolous–Dvali (ADD) model, hierarchy problem, Kaluza– Klein dark matter, neutrino mass, seesaw mechanism, leptonic mixing, renormalization group running, collider phenomenology, Large Hadron Collider
National Category
Subatomic Physics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-93749 (URN)978-91-7501-305-3 (ISBN)
Public defence
2012-05-11, Sal FB53, Albanova, Roslagstullsbacken 21, Stockholm, 10:00 (English)
Opponent
Supervisors
Note
QC 201204272012-04-272012-04-252022-06-24Bibliographically approved