Quantal theory of restoration of strong C P symmetry
Abstract
We propose a mechanism for relaxing a gauge theory C P violating phase in discrete steps to very small values. The idea is that the C P violating phase includes the magnetic dual of a 4-form flux that can discharge by the nucleation of membranes. Inside the bubbles surrounded by the membranes, the total C P violating phase is reduced. When the bubbles are produced rapidly during radiation domination in the early Universe, near the chiral symmetry breaking scale, they will collide and percolate, melting away into gauge theory radiation and dramatically relaxing C P violation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical review. D/Physical review. D.
- Publisher
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Volume
- 113
- Issue
- 7
- Publication date
- 30 March 2026
- Language
- EN