Conformal Freeze-in
Sungwoo Hong Cornell
Utah Workshop: Leaving no stone unturned!
work in progress with Maxim Perelstein and Gowri Kurup
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Conformal Freeze-in Sungwoo Hong Cornell work in progress with Maxim Perelstein and Gowri Kurup Utah Workshop: Leaving no stone unturned! I. Motivation / Question * Universe consistent with QM + SR * Universe described by QFT I. Motivation
Utah Workshop: Leaving no stone unturned!
work in progress with Maxim Perelstein and Gowri Kurup
* Universe consistent with QM + SR * Universe described by QFT
* Universe consistent with QM + SR * Universe described by QFT * Conventionally, cosmology via "particle" QFT
* Universe consistent with QM + SR * Universe described by QFT * Conventionally, cosmology via "particle" QFT > mostly "particles" e.g. DM as massive particle DR as massless particle
* Universe consistent with QM + SR * Universe described by QFT * Conventionally, cosmology via "particle" QFT > mostly "particles" e.g. DM as massive particle DR as massless particle > "Static" form of
* In this talk, I will show a story where plays a crucial role in cosmology CFT
* In this talk, I will show a story where plays a crucial role in cosmology * No notion of "particle" with scale-inv. CFT
* In this talk, I will show a story where plays a crucial role in cosmology * No notion of "particle" with scale-inv. > mostly "non-particles" => hot CFT > "varying" form of CFT
* In this talk, I will show a story where plays a crucial role in cosmology * No notion of "particle" with scale-inv. > mostly "non-particles" => hot CFT > "varying" form of > dynamical description of light DM => mass gap via SM phase transitions CFT
Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
* want to study SM <-> CFT dynamics at finite T
* In order to see (i) why this set up is useful (ii) possible challenges
Note : (i) For any QFT, exists. In particular, exists. T T
CFT
Note : (i) For any QFT, exists. In particular, exists. T T
CFT
homogeneity + isotropy => T =
Scale invariance => = 1 3
CFT CFT
P
Note : (i-1) (i-2) d can be non-integer =>
CFT~ T
4
cf)
CFT
. + 3 H ( + P) = C
CFT CFT
cf) d > j + j +2-
CFT
1 2 j j ,0 1 2
= 1 3
CFT
P
(ii) possible challenges
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
(ii) possible challenges
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
* In usual particle case, (a) n = N/V well-defined, (b) SM <=> DS at finite T by scattering and/or (inverse) decay
(ii) possible challenges
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
* In usual particle case, (a) n = N/V well-defined, (b) SM <=> DS at finite T by
n + 3 H n = - < v> (n - n )
.
eq 2 2
(ii) possible challenges
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
* In cases with CFT, (a) n = N/V not defined, (b) SM <=> CFT at finite T requires
CFT CFT
at finite T
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
CFT
eff
( )
SM SM SM SM SM SM
CFT CFT
(ii) possible challenges
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
* In cases with CFT, (a) n = N/V not defined,
CFT
. + 3 H ( + P) = + 4 H = C
CFT CFT CFT
.
(ii) possible challenges
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
* In cases with CFT, (a) (b) In d>2, general Not known (cf. holographic CFT)
CFT
. + 4 H = C
CFT
CFT CFT
finite T
(ii) possible challenges
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
* In cases with CFT, (a) (b)
CFT
. + 4 H = C
CFT
Calculable case:
CFT SM
<<
(a) (b)
CFT
. + 4 H = C
CFT
Calculable case:
CFT SM
<< => backreaction CFT->SM can be ignored => C = C(SM->CFT)
(a) (b)
CFT
. + 4 H = C
CFT
Calculable case:
CFT SM
<< => backreaction CFT->SM can be ignored => C = C(SM->CFT)
* assume: No Pauli-blocking/stimulated emission
tot SM
= +
CFT tot
. + 3 H ( + P ) = 0
tot tot
* For concreteness, consider SM1 + SM2 -> CFT (only channel)
tot SM
= +
CFT tot
. + 3 H ( + P ) = 0
tot tot
* For concreteness, consider SM1 + SM2 -> CFT (only channel)
SM-{SM1,SM2}
. + 4 H = 0
SM-{SM1,SM2}
(RD)
SM1+SM2
. + 4 H = -n n < v E >
SM1+SM2
2 1 1+2->CFT 1+2
CFT
. + 4 H = +n n < v E >
CFT
2 1 1+2->CFT 1+2
CFT
. + 4 H = +n n < v E >
CFT
2 1 1+2->CFT 1+2
*As usual, Naive Dim. Analysis can teach us essence of relevant physics.
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
=> C ~ T
CFT
T
CFT 2D-8 2D-9 6 2
CFT
. + 4 H = +n n < v E >
CFT
2 1 1+2->CFT 1+2
*As usual, Naive Dim. Analysis can teach us essence of relevant physics.
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
=> C ~
CFT T CFT 2D-8 2D-3 2
CFT
. + 4 H = +n n < v E >
CFT
2 1 1+2->CFT 1+2
*As usual, Naive Dim. Analysis can teach us essence of relevant physics.
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
=> C ~
CFT T CFT 2D-8 2D-3 2
*Detailed calculation to determine O(1) factor
CFT
. + 4 H =
CFT
CFT T CFT 2D-8 2D-3 2
CFT
. + 4 H =
CFT
CFT T CFT 2D-8 2D-3 2
H = = g 1 2t
*
1/2 T 2 2
Mpl
(RD)
CFT
. + =
CFT
2 t A t
3/2-D
A=
(2g )
*
1/2 D-3/2
CFT 2D-8 D-3/2
Mpl
CFT 2
CFT
. + 4 H =
CFT
CFT T CFT 2D-8 2D-3 2
H = = g 1 2t
*
1/2 T 2
Mpl
(RD)
CFT
. + =
CFT
2 t A t
3/2-D
CFT = t (A/( -D) t + B)
9/2-D
9
2
CFT = t (A/( -D) t + B)
9/2-D
9
2
D=8/2 = 10 GeV
CFT
9
CFT = 1
A=
(2g )
*
1/2 D-3/2
CFT 2D-8 D-3/2
Mpl
CFT 2
R
T = 10 GeV
8
CFT = t (A/( -D) t + B)
9/2-D
9
2
D=8/2 = 10 GeV
CFT
9
CFT = 1
D=10/2 A=
(2g )
*
1/2 D-3/2
CFT 2D-8 D-3/2
Mpl
CFT 2
R
T = 10 GeV
8
CFT = t (A/( -D) t + B)
9/2-D
9
2
D<9/2
CFT << 1 =>
* We need :
=> d =non-integer
d > j + j +2-
CFT
1 2 j j ,0 1 2
CFT
CFT SM
<<
* Freeze-in ends via
(i) mass gaps
e.g.) SM mass: Dynamical mass gap:
mf
Gap
M
* Freeze-in ends via
(i) mass gaps
e.g.) SM mass: Dynamical mass gap:
mf
(ii) Phase transitions
e.g.) SM sector: EWPT, QCD-PT
Gap
M
* Freeze-in ends via
(i) mass gaps
e.g.) SM mass: Dynamical mass gap:
mf
Gap
(ii) Phase transitions
e.g.) SM sector: EWPT, QCD-PT CFT sector: conformality lost
M
* We consider
SM
SM
(Q,q=quarks)
* We consider
SM
SM
(i) SM PTs trigger COFI,
* We consider
SM
SM
(i) SM PTs trigger COFI, (ii) SM PTs terminate COFI,
* We consider
SM
SM
(i) SM PTs trigger COFI, (ii) SM PTs terminate COFI, (iii) SM PTs `generate' mass gap in CFT
* We consider
SM
SM
(i) SM PTs trigger COFI, (ii) SM PTs terminate COFI, (iii) SM PTs `generate' mass gap in CFT (vi) COFI provides dynamical description for light (10 keV - 10 MeV) DM !
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
* two parameters:
CFT CFT D-4
dCFT ,
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
* two parameters:
CFT CFT D-4
dCFT ,
Gap
M =>
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
< 9/2
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
< 9/2 * T> v
EW
D > 4+1 = 5
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
< 9/2 * T> v
EW
D > 4+1 = 5 => No (IR-dom) COFI !
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
< 9/2 * T< v
EW
CFT
CFT CFT D'-4
Q q
v
EW
CFT
2
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
< 9/2 * T< v
EW
3+1 < D' < 9/2
CFT
CFT CFT D'-4
Q q
v
EW
CFT
2
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
D = d + dCFT
SM
< 9/2 * T< v
EW
3+1 < D' < 9/2 => EWPT triggers COFI !
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= No COFI (D>9/2) <= COFI via [Qq => CFT]
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= No COFI (D>9/2) <= COFI via [Qq => CFT] When does COFI end ?
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= No COFI (D>9/2) <= COFI via [Qq => CFT] When does COFI end ? When happens ?
CFT => DM
SM
(1)
: Mass gap via EWPT and QCDPT
CFT
CFT CFT D'-4
Q q
v
EW
CFT
2
(a) EWPT
SM
(1)
CFT
CFT CFT d -1
Q q
v
EW
CFT
2
(a) EWPT
CFT
: Mass gap via EWPT and QCDPT
SM
(1)
CFT CFT d -1
v
EW
CFT
2
(a) EWPT
CFT
: Mass gap via EWPT and QCDPT
(b) QCDPT
CFT
QCD
3
SM
(1)
CFT CFT d -1
v
EW
CFT
2
(a) EWPT
CFT
: Mass gap via EWPT and QCDPT
(b) QCDPT
CFT
QCD
3
=> relevant deformation to CFT !
SM
(1)
CFT CFT d -1
v
EW
CFT
2
(a) EWPT
CFT
: Mass gap via EWPT and QCDPT
(b) QCDPT
CFT
QCD
3
Gap
M
d -1
CFT
Gap
M
d -1
CFT
Gap
M
4
(c) Conf. lost
SM
(1)
(a) EWPT
: Mass gap via EWPT and QCDPT
(b) QCDPT
Gap
M
(c) Conf. lost
CFT
CFT d
v
EW
2
CFT
QCD
3
4-dCFT
1
SM
(1) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= No COFI (D>9/2) <= COFI via [Qq => CFT]
Gap
M
COFI ends at max{ , }
QCD
CFT => DM
at
Gap
M
SM
(1)
SM
(1)
CFT,0= CFT
QCD
4
Gap
M
3
Gap
M
T
QCD
SM
(1)
SM
(1)
SM
(1)
SM
(2) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= D=2+d < 9/2
CFT CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
SM
(2) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= COFI via [HH => CFT]
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
SM
(2) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= h out of bath
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
<= COFI via [HH => CFT]
SM
(2) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= "No COFI (no h)"
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
<= COFI via [hh => CFT]
SM
(2) Mpl
CFT R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
<= "No COFI (no h)"
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D-4
<= COFI via [hh => CFT]
Gap
M
"COFI ends at max{ , }"
CFT => DM
at
Gap
M
v
EW
SM
(2)
Gap
M
CFT
CFT d -2
v
EW
CFT
4-dCFT
1
2/2
SM
(2)
SM
(2)
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
=-b + b
1 2 2 3
g 4 =
2
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
=-b + b
1 2 2 3
g 4 =
2
Nc b1= 3 ( - )=
11 2
c
N Nf
Nc 3 Nc b2=- 8
2
2 ( )
34 3 - 1 2
c
N Nf( )
c
N N -1
c
2 2
2 20 3
+
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
=-b + b
1 2 2 3
g 4 =
2
Nc b1= 3 ( - )=
11 2
c
N Nf
Nc 3 Nc b2=- 8
2
2 ( )
34 3 - 1 2
c
N Nf( )
c
N N -1
c
2 2
2 20 3
+
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
=-b + b
1 2 2 3
g 4 =
2
Nc b1= 3 ( - )=
11 2
c
N Nf
Nc 3 Nc b2=- 8
2
2 ( )
34 3 - 1 2
c
N Nf( )
c
N N -1
c
2 2
2 20 3
+
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
=-b + b
1 2 2 3
g 4 =
2
Nc b1= 3 ( - )=
11 2
c
N Nf
Nc 3 Nc b2=- 8
2
2 ( )
34 3 - 1 2
c
N Nf( )
c
N N -1
c
2 2
2 20 3
+
c
N Nf 34 13 11 2
< <
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
=-b + b
1 2 2 3
g 4 =
2
Nc b1= 3 ( - )=
11 2
c
N Nf
Nc 3 Nc b2=- 8
2
2 ( )
34 3 - 1 2
c
N Nf( )
c
N N -1
c
2 2
2 20 3
+
*Nc ~ Nc b1
b2 ~ 16 75
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
* Note: D1 > 4, integer !
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
BZ
BZ BZ
=
SM
SM SM
=
* Note: D1 = 6
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
BZ
BZ BZ
=
SM
SM SM
=
* Note: D1 = 6
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
BZ
BZ BZ
=
SM
=
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
SM SM
BZ
CFT
CFT d -d
BZ CFT
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
BZ
BZ BZ
=
SM
=
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D2-4
SM SM
BZ
CFT
CFT d -d
BZ CFT
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
BZ
BZ BZ
=
SM
=
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D2-4
* D2 = d + d < 9/2
CFT SM
=> d - d < 0 => 1 < d < 3/2
CFT
BZ
CFT
non-integer
SM SM
Mpl
R
T v
EW MeV (BBN) eV (CMB)
CFT
MU
BZ
BZ
SM
D1-4
MU
BZ
BZ BZ
=
SM
=
D1 = d + d >4
BZ SM
CFT
CFT
SM
CFT D2-4
* D2 = d + d < 9/2
CFT SM
*
CFT BZ CFT
MU
D1-4
=
BZ CFT
MU
2
=
<< 1
SM SM