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Algebraic connections on parallel universes
For any manifold , we introduce a \ZZ -graded differential algebra
, which, in particular, is a bi-module over the associative algebra
. We then introduce the corresponding covariant differentials and
show how this construction can be interpreted in terms of Yang-Mills and Higgs
fields. This is a particular example of noncommutative geometry. It differs
from the prescription of Connes in the following way: The definition of
does not rely on a given Dirac-Yukawa operator acting on a space of spinors.Comment: 10 pages, CPT-93/PE 294
Dark/Visible Parallel Universes and Big Bang Nucleosynthesis
We develop a model for visible matter-dark matter interaction based on the
exchange of a massive gray boson called herein the Mulato. Our model hinges on
the assumption that all known particles in the visible matter have their
counterparts in the dark matter. We postulate six families of particles five of
which are dark. This leads to the unavoidable postulation of six parallel
worlds, the visible one and five invisible worlds. A close study of big bang
nucleosynthesis (BBN), baryon asymmetries, cosmic microwave background (CMB)
bounds, galaxy dynamics, together with the Standard Model assumptions, help us
to set a limit on the mass and width of the new gauge boson. Modification of
the statistics underlying the kinetic energy distribution of particles during
the BBN is also discussed. The changes in reaction rates during the BBN due to
a departure from the Debye-Hueckel electron screening model is also
investigated.Comment: Invited talk at the Workshops "CompStar: the physics and astrophysics
of compact stars", Tahiti, June 4-8, 2012, "New Directions in Nuclear
Astrophysics", Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy, June 18-22, 2012, and
"Carpathian Summer School of Physics", Sinaia, Romania, June 24 - July 7,
2012. To be published in AIP Proceeding
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