UConn Physics Colloquium
“Neutral Naturalness”
Chacko Zackaria
Department of Physics
University of Maryland
I explain the hierarchy problem of the standard model of particle physics, and discuss some of the ideas which have been put forward to resolve it. I then show that a specific class of theories, built around a framework known as neutral naturalness, can help address this problem while remaining consistent with all current experimental tests. I explain that while certain theories in this class give rise to striking signals, others are extremely difficult to test, and require a detailed study of the properties of the Higgs boson. I consider the implications of these results for the Large Hadron Collider, and for future experimental programs.
Friday, November 15, 2019
3:30 P.M.
Biology Physics Building
Room BPB-131
Cookies will be served prior to the talk, at 3:00 p.m. outside BPB 131
For more information, contact: Anna Huang at anna.huang@uconn.edu