The strong coupling constant in grand unified theories
Conference
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OSTI ID:674776
The prediction of the strong coupling constant in grand unified theories is reviewed, first in the standard model, then in the supersymmetric version. Various corrections are considered. The predictions in both supergravity-induced and gauge-mediated supersymmetry breaking models are discussed. In the region of parameter space without large fine tuning the strong coupling is predicted to be {alpha}{sub s} (M{sub Z}) {approx}> 0.13. Imposing {alpha}{sub s} (M{sub Z}) = 0.118, the authors require a unification scale threshold correction of typically -2%, which is accommodated by some GUT models but in conflict with others.
- Research Organization:
- Stanford Univ., Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, CA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00515
- OSTI ID:
- 674776
- Report Number(s):
- SLAC-PUB--7403; CONF-9608101--; ON: DE98059100
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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