Quantization of Axion-Gauge Couplings and Non-Invertible Higher Symmetries
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| author | Choi, Yichul Forslund, Matthew Lam, Ho Tat Shao, Shu-Heng |
| author_facet | Choi, Yichul Forslund, Matthew Lam, Ho Tat Shao, Shu-Heng |
| contents | We derive model-independent quantization conditions on the axion couplings (sometimes known as the anomaly coefficients) to the Standard Model gauge group $[SU(3)\times SU(2)\times U(1)_Y]/\mathbb{Z}_q$ with $q=1,2,3,6$. Using these quantization conditions, we prove that any QCD axion model to the right of the $E/N=8/3$ line on the $|g_{aγγ}|$-$m_a$ plot must necessarily face the axion domain wall problem in a post-inflationary scenario. We further demonstrate the higher-group and non-invertible global symmetries in the Standard Model coupled to a single axion. These generalized global symmetries lead to universal bounds on the axion string tension and the monopole mass. If the axion were discovered in the future, our quantization conditions could be used to constrain the global form of the Standard Model gauge group. |
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| spellingShingle | Quantization of Axion-Gauge Couplings and Non-Invertible Higher Symmetries Choi, Yichul Forslund, Matthew Lam, Ho Tat Shao, Shu-Heng High Energy Physics - Phenomenology High Energy Physics - Theory We derive model-independent quantization conditions on the axion couplings (sometimes known as the anomaly coefficients) to the Standard Model gauge group $[SU(3)\times SU(2)\times U(1)_Y]/\mathbb{Z}_q$ with $q=1,2,3,6$. Using these quantization conditions, we prove that any QCD axion model to the right of the $E/N=8/3$ line on the $|g_{aγγ}|$-$m_a$ plot must necessarily face the axion domain wall problem in a post-inflationary scenario. We further demonstrate the higher-group and non-invertible global symmetries in the Standard Model coupled to a single axion. These generalized global symmetries lead to universal bounds on the axion string tension and the monopole mass. If the axion were discovered in the future, our quantization conditions could be used to constrain the global form of the Standard Model gauge group. |
| title | Quantization of Axion-Gauge Couplings and Non-Invertible Higher Symmetries |
| topic | High Energy Physics - Phenomenology High Energy Physics - Theory |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.03937 |