A generalized Higgs potential with two degenerate minima for a dark QCD matter scenario

Abstract We consider the Higgs potential in generalizations of the Standard Model. The possibility of the potential to develop two almost degenerate minima is explored. This would imply that QCD matter at two distinct sets of quark masses is relevant for astrophysics and cosmology. If in the exotic...

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Main Authors: Matthias F. M. Lutz, Yonggoo Heo, Xiao-Yu Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-04-01
Series:European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1140/epjc/s10052-020-7884-z