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Inverse Seesaw Model with a Modular S4 Symmetry: Lepton Flavor Mixing and Warm Dark Matter

17 Aug 2021, 14:15
15m
Oral report 4. 中微子物理、粒子天体物理与宇宙学 Parallel Session IV:Neutrino, Astroparticle Physics and Cosmology

Speaker

Dr 忻怿 张 (中国科学院高能物理研究所)

Description

In this work, we present a systematic investigation on simple inverse seesaw models for neutrino masses and flavor mixing based on the modular $S^{}_4$ symmetry. Two right-handed neutrinos and three extra fermion singlets are introduced to account for light neutrino masses through the inverse seesaw mechanism and to provide a keV-mass sterile neutrino as the candidate for warm dark matter in our Universe. Considering all possible modular forms with weights no larger than four, we obtain twelve models, among which we find one is in excellent agreement with the observed lepton mass spectra and flavor mixing. Moreover, we explore the allowed range of the sterile neutrino mass and mixing angles, by taking into account the direct search of $X$-ray line and the Lyman-$\alpha$ observations. The model predictions for neutrino mixing parameters and the dark matter abundance will be readily testable in future neutrino oscillation experiments and cosmological observations.

Summary

By natural and simple construction, we find one model among all the possibilities in excellent agreement with neutrino masses and mixings and it provides a viable dark matter candidate. The model is highly predictive and can be tested in future oscillation experiments and cosmological observations.

Primary author

Dr 忻怿 张 (中国科学院高能物理研究所)

Co-author

Dr Shun Zhou (高能所)

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