Topology in the Weinberg-Salam theory

Journal Article · Sat Oct 15 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.28.2019· OSTI ID:5467790

Manton, N S

We show that the configuration space of the classical, bosonic Weinberg-Salam theory has a noncontractible loop. This probably implies that there is an unstable, static, finite-energy solution of the field equations. Its energy is the height of the barrier for tunneling between ''topologically distinct'' vacuums. We establish an upper bound on this energy of order 10 TeV.

• Research Organization: Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California 93106
• OSTI ID: 5467790
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 28:8; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS
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MATHEMATICAL MODELS
MATHEMATICS
MECHANICS
PARTICLE MODELS
TOPOLOGY
TUNNEL EFFECT
UNIFIED GAUGE MODELS
VACUUM STATES
WEINBERG-SALAM GAUGE MODEL
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