Strong dynamics with matter in multiple representations: SU(4) gauge theory with fundamental and sextet fermions

Guido Cossu, Luigi Del Debbio, Marco Panero, David Preti

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Abstract

We present a non-perturbative lattice study of SU(4) gauge theory with two flavors of fermions in the fundamental representation and two in the two-index antisymmetric representation: a theory closely related to a minimal partial-compositeness model for physics beyond the Standard Model, that was proposed by G. Ferretti. We discuss the phase structure of the lattice theory and report results for various observables of interest, including the masses of states obtained from different combinations of valence fermions and the spectrum of the Dirac operator. Finally, we comment on the extension of this type of studies to other partial-compositeness models (including, in particular, one that was recently suggested by H. Gertov et al.), which could admit lighter top-quark partners, highlighting some key features of our lattice simulation algorithm, that make it suitable for such generalizations.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages38
JournalThe European Physical Journal C
Early online date30 Jul 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2019

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • hep-lat
  • hep-ph

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