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Main Author: Murphy, Christopher W.
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Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.02195
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contents Lorentz invariant quantum field theories (QFTs) with fermions in four spacetime dimensions (4D) have a $\mathbb{Z}_4$ symmetry provided there exists a basis of operators in the QFT where all operators have even operator dimension, $d$, including those with $d > 4$. The $\mathbb{Z}_4$ symmetry is the extension of operator dimension parity by fermion number parity. If the $\mathbb{Z}_4$ is anomaly-free, such QFTs can be related to 3D topological superconductors. Additionally, imposing the $\mathbb{Z}_4$ symmetry on the Standard Model effective field theory severely restricts the allowed processes that violate baryon and lepton numbers.
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Murphy, Christopher W.
High Energy Physics - Theory
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Lorentz invariant quantum field theories (QFTs) with fermions in four spacetime dimensions (4D) have a $\mathbb{Z}_4$ symmetry provided there exists a basis of operators in the QFT where all operators have even operator dimension, $d$, including those with $d > 4$. The $\mathbb{Z}_4$ symmetry is the extension of operator dimension parity by fermion number parity. If the $\mathbb{Z}_4$ is anomaly-free, such QFTs can be related to 3D topological superconductors. Additionally, imposing the $\mathbb{Z}_4$ symmetry on the Standard Model effective field theory severely restricts the allowed processes that violate baryon and lepton numbers.
title Operator Dimension Parity Fractionalization
topic High Energy Physics - Theory
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.02195