Vector-like fermion contributions to ε′

Jul, 1985
19 pages
Published in:
  • Nucl.Phys.B 271 (1986) 61-79,
  • Nucl.Phys.B 271 (1986) 61-79
  • Published: Aug 7, 2006
    and
  • Published: 1986
Report number:
  • CERN-TH-4225/85

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Abstract: (Elsevier B.V.)
We consider extensions to the standard electroweak model which contain new vector-like fermions at the Fermi scale as a source of CP violation. After a detailed calculation of the QCD corrections to leading order, we find that the new contributions to |ε′/ε| range typically from 10−3 to 10−2 when we require that the corresponding contributions to ε saturate its experimental value. If, for instance, a new vector-like down-quark exists at the Fermi scale |ε′/ε| is predicted to be ~2 × 10−3. These results are within the range of sensitivity of presently planned experiments.
  • ELECTROWEAK INTERACTION: MODEL
  • MODEL: ELECTROWEAK INTERACTION
  • FERMION: VECTOR
  • FERMION: POSTULATED PARTICLE
  • CP: violation
  • QUANTUM CHROMODYNAMICS: CORRECTION
  • APPROXIMATION: LEADING LOGARITHM
  • FIELD THEORY: EFFECTIVE HAMILTONIANS
  • SELECTION RULE: STRANGENESS