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Scalaron as an SU(2)ₗ Doublet: Electroweak Breaking in RFT

Version 12.5 Published: 2025-04-20
Electroweak Scalaron Higgs-Mechanism

Abstract

Demonstrates that the scalaron naturally forms an SU(2)ₗ doublet, triggering electroweak symmetry breaking with custodial ρ = 1, reproducing M_W, M_Z and sin²θ_W, and generating realistic Yukawa hierarchies from geometric fermion-scalaron overlaps.

Key Results

  • Scalaron doublet VEV yields correct W/Z masses and preserves ρ ≈ 1
  • Localized fermion overlaps explain SM Yukawa and CKM hierarchies geometrically
  • Lattice simulation confirms massless photon and stable 246 GeV VEV across sites

Citation

@article{Fitzpatrick2025RFT12_5, author = {Fitzpatrick, I.}, title = {Scalaron as an SU(2)\_L Doublet: Electroweak Breaking in RFT}, journal = {RFT Cosmology Preprint}, year = {2025}, note = {Version 12.5} }