Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: We describe a model in which the fundamental scale M⋆ of the theory which unifies gravity and quantum mechanics is in the TeV range, but without requiring additional spacetime dimensions. The weakness of gravity at low energies is due to a large vacuum expectation of a dilaton like field. The model requires a small dimensionless parameter (the self-coupling of the dilaton) but no fine-tuning. We discuss in detail the dynamical assumptions about non-perturbative quantum gravity required within the model. We observe that M⋆ could be quite small, less than a TeV, and that the model could lead to copious strong coupling effects at the LHC. However, semiclassical black holes will not be produced.
Source: Physics Letters B
Authors: Xavier Calmet, Stephen D.H. Hsu
Institution: University of Oregon
Language: English
Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid:
Funder: U.S. Department of Energy
OpenAlex ID: W2100527112