Gauss–Bonnet-Induced Symmetry Breaking/Restoration During Inflation
We propose a mechanism for symmetry breaking or restoration that can occur in the middle of inflation, due to the coupling of the Gauss–Bonnet term to a charged scalar. The Gauss–Bonnet coupling results in an inflaton-dependent effective squared mass of the charged scalar, which can change its sign...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-03-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/11/3/98 |