The Physics of Heavy Z′ Gauge Bosons

The Physics of Heavy Z′ Gauge Bosons

30 Nov 2009 | Paul Langacker
The article discusses the physics of heavy Z' gauge bosons, which are extensions of the Standard Model (SM) with an additional U(1)' symmetry. These bosons have profound implications for particle physics and cosmology, as they can help address issues like the μ problem in supersymmetry, provide solutions for dark matter, and explain neutrino masses. The article reviews various models of Z' bosons, including those based on grand unified theories (GUTs), string theories, and extra dimensions. It also explores the experimental constraints from precision electroweak and collider experiments, as well as the potential for discovering Z' bosons at future colliders. The article covers the basic issues related to Z' bosons, including their couplings, masses, and anomalies. It discusses the role of exotic fermions in anomaly cancellation and the implications of Z' bosons for flavor-changing neutral currents and supersymmetry breaking. The article also addresses the cosmological implications of Z' bosons, such as their role in cold dark matter and electroweak baryogenesis. The article outlines various models of Z' bosons, including the sequential model, models based on T3R and B-L symmetries, and E6 models. These models differ in their U(1)' breaking scales, the charges of SM fermions and Higgs doublets, and the presence of exotic fields. The article also discusses the implications of Z' bosons for the μ problem, the extended Higgs and neutralino sectors, and the mediation of supersymmetry breaking. The article concludes by summarizing the current experimental constraints on Z' bosons and the potential for their discovery at future colliders. It emphasizes the importance of Z' bosons in extending the SM and their potential to provide new insights into particle physics and cosmology.The article discusses the physics of heavy Z' gauge bosons, which are extensions of the Standard Model (SM) with an additional U(1)' symmetry. These bosons have profound implications for particle physics and cosmology, as they can help address issues like the μ problem in supersymmetry, provide solutions for dark matter, and explain neutrino masses. The article reviews various models of Z' bosons, including those based on grand unified theories (GUTs), string theories, and extra dimensions. It also explores the experimental constraints from precision electroweak and collider experiments, as well as the potential for discovering Z' bosons at future colliders. The article covers the basic issues related to Z' bosons, including their couplings, masses, and anomalies. It discusses the role of exotic fermions in anomaly cancellation and the implications of Z' bosons for flavor-changing neutral currents and supersymmetry breaking. The article also addresses the cosmological implications of Z' bosons, such as their role in cold dark matter and electroweak baryogenesis. The article outlines various models of Z' bosons, including the sequential model, models based on T3R and B-L symmetries, and E6 models. These models differ in their U(1)' breaking scales, the charges of SM fermions and Higgs doublets, and the presence of exotic fields. The article also discusses the implications of Z' bosons for the μ problem, the extended Higgs and neutralino sectors, and the mediation of supersymmetry breaking. The article concludes by summarizing the current experimental constraints on Z' bosons and the potential for their discovery at future colliders. It emphasizes the importance of Z' bosons in extending the SM and their potential to provide new insights into particle physics and cosmology.
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