Abstract
We analyze the conditions for the presence of light neutral Higgs scalars in a class of low-energy N = 1 supergravity models where the SU(2)L × U(1) gauge-symmetry breaking is induced by renormalization effects. We study the implications on the mass of such light scalars arising from their possible emission in the flavor-changing transition b → s + H. Gluino and chargino exchange contributions are considered and shown to be sizeably large. It is argued that a lower bound of about 4 GeV on the scalar mass may be inferred from the present experimental data, barring contrived choices of the relevant supersymmetric parameters.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 281-307 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | Nuclear Physics, Section B |
Volume | 312 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1989 Jan 16 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics