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OverviewThe effective theory of quantum gravity coupled to models of particle physics is being probed by cutting edge experiments in both high energy physics (searches for extra dimensions) and cosmology (testing models of inflation). This thesis derives new bounds that may be placed on these models both theoretically and experimentally. In models of extra dimensions, the internal consistency of the theories at high energies are investigated via perturbative unitarity bounds. Similarly it is shown that recent models of Higgs inflation suffer from a breakdown of perturbative unitarity during the inflationary period. In addition, the thesis uses the latest LHC data to derive the first ever experimental bound on the size of the Higgs boson's non-minimal coupling to gravity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael AtkinsPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2014 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.398kg ISBN: 9783319063669ISBN 10: 3319063669 Pages: 100 Publication Date: 28 May 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Unitarity of Gravity Coupled to Models of Particle Physics.- Unitarity of Models with Extra Dimensions.- Higgs Inflation.- Bound on the Non-minimal Coupling of the Higgs Boson to Gravity.- Conclusions.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |