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Three fermionic generations on a topological defect in extra dimensions
We suggest a mechanism explaining the origin of three generations of the
Standard Model fermions from one generation in a higher-dimensional theory.
Four-dimensional fermions appear as zero modes trapped in the core of a
topological defect with topological number three. We discuss hierarchical
pattern of masses and mixings which arises in these models.Comment: 19 pages, no figures; v.2: references added, main text unchange
Neutrino masses with a single generation in the bulk
In a class of multidimensional models, topology of the thick brane provides
three chiral fermionic families with hierarchical masses and mixings in the
effective four-dimensional theory, while the full model contains a single
vector-like generation. We discuss how to incorporate three non-degenerate
neutrino masses in these models with the help of only one singlet bulk fermion.Comment: 16 pages, 1 EPS figur
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