Triplication of SU(5) Monopoles.
We investigate all spherically symmetric fundamental monopole solutions with fixed topological charge in the SU(5)-->[SU(3) x SU(2) x U(1)]/Z(3) x Z(2) symmetry breaking. We find that there are three solutions that are gauge equivalent but, as we argue, would correspond to physically distinct degrees of freedom in the dualized version of the model. The triplication of monopoles could help us understand the observed family structure of standard model particles.
Pogosian
Levon
L
The Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BZ, United Kingdom.
Steer
Danièle A
DA
Vachaspati
Tanmay
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