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