Unifying inflation and dark matter with neutrino masses

Allahverdi, Rouzbeh and Dutta, Bhaskar and Mazumdar, Anupam (2007) Unifying inflation and dark matter with neutrino masses. Physical review letters, 99 (26): 261301. ISSN 1079-7114

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Abstract

We propose a simple model where a {\it gauge invariant inflaton} is responsible for cosmic inflation and generates the seed for structure formation, while its relic {\it thermal} abundance explains the missing matter of the universe in the form of cold dark matter. The inflaton self-coupling also explains the observed neutrino masses. All the virtues can be attained in a minimal extension of the Standard Model gauge group around the TeV scale. We can also unveil these properties of an inflaton in forthcoming space and ground based experiments.

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Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Physical review letters
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© 2007 The American Physical Society
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Subjects:
?? physics and astronomy(all)qc physics ??
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31513
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Deposited On:
27 Jan 2010 16:29
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Yes
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Published
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