Title: Phenomenology and cosmology with superstrings
Abstract:We discuss how realistic low-energy physics can arise from the ${\mathrm{E}}_{8}$\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}${\mathrm{E}}_{8}$ superstring. A key role is played by the discrete symmetries which...We discuss how realistic low-energy physics can arise from the ${\mathrm{E}}_{8}$\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}${\mathrm{E}}_{8}$ superstring. A key role is played by the discrete symmetries which typically arise after compactification. Cosmological problems are avoided because the discrete symmetry we employ is shown to be effectively embedded in a Peccei-Quinn symmetry. The models we present seem to satisfy the known phenomenological and cosmological constraints. In particular they possess a harmless axion. The existence of topologically stable superconducting vortices (strings), surviving until today, is also predicted.Read More
Publication Year: 1986
Publication Date: 1986-02-03
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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