The Next-to-Minimal Supersymmetric extension of the Standard Model reviewed

TL;DR

This review comprehensively discusses the NMSSM, a prominent supersymmetric extension of the Standard Model, focusing on its Higgs and neutralino sectors, constraints, and unique features compared to the minimal model.

Contribution

It provides a detailed overview of the NMSSM, highlighting its distinctive aspects and recent developments in theoretical, experimental, and cosmological contexts.

Findings

Analysis of Higgs sector differences from MSSM

Constraints from current experimental data

Implications for cosmology and particle physics

Abstract

The next-to-minimal supersymmetric extension of the Standard Model (NMSSM) is one of the most favored supersymmetric models. After an introduction to the model, the Higgs sector and the neutralino sector are discussed in detail. Theoretical, experimental, and cosmological constraints are studied. Eventually, the Higgs potential is investigated in the approach of bilinear functions. Emphasis is placed on aspects which are different from the minimal supersymmetric extension.