2005/01/01 by Abdel Pérez-Lorenzana · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #Black Holes and Theoretical Physics #Cosmology and Gravitation Theories #Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies #hep-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.1088/1742-6596/18/1/006
published as J.Phys.Conf.Ser. 18 (2005) 224-269 · 39 pages. Two figures. Comments and references added. Lectures given at the XI Mexican School of Particles and Fields. Xalapa, Mexico, August 1-13, 2004
openalex publication_date 2005/01/01 · arxiv created 2005/05/30 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
Models that involve extra dimensions have introduced completely new ways of looking up on old problems in theoretical physics. The aim of the present notes is to provide a brief introduction to the many uses that extra dimensions have found over the last few years, mainly following an effective field theory point of view. Most parts of the discussion are devoted to models with flat extra dimensions, covering both theoretical and phenomenological aspects. We also discuss some of the new ideas for model building where extra dimensions may play a role, including symmetry breaking by diverse new and old mechanisms. Some interesting applications of these ideas are discussed over the notes, including models for neutrino masses and proton stability. The last part of this review addresses some aspects of warped extra dimensions, and graviton localization.