Modulus stabilization of modular flavor models in Jordan frame supergravity

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Authors: Fei Wang, Ying Kai Zhang
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Abstract

We propose to discuss the modular flavor model and the stabilization of single modulus field in the Jordan frame supergravity with non-minimal scalar-curvature coupling of the form $Φ(τ,\barτ)R$. Modular invariance, positivity of the scale factor and positive definiteness of the Kahler metric constrain stringently the form of the frame function, consequently the Kahler potential by the relation $Φ(τ,\barτ)=-3\exp[-K(τ,\barτ)/3]$. We discuss some general properties of scalar potentials after the scale transformation from the Jordan frame to the Einstein frame. We find that the shape of the resulting scalar potential in the Einstein frame is quite different from that of ordinary single modulus stabilization mechanism. The scalar potential could be stationary at the $i\infty$ fixed point, leading to a runaway type vacuum. Such a runaway-type vacuum can be properly stabilized at typical modulus VEV with large $\Imτ$. We also discuss numerically the modulus stabilization for some simplified scenarios.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Black Holes and Theoretical Physics Cosmology and Gravitation Theories Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
14 January 2026
Document type
Preprint