W condensation at the LHC?

TL;DR

This paper explores the potential formation and decay of W and Z condensates in LHC collisions, examining their effects on Higgs decay processes and possible experimental signatures.

Contribution

It introduces the idea that W/Z condensates could form in LHC collisions and affect Higgs decay channels, a novel concept not previously considered.

Findings

W/Z condensates may form in high-energy collisions.

The condensates could enhance certain decay processes like $h ightarrow\gamma\gamma$.

Magnetic fields in collisions influence W propagators and Higgs decay signatures.

Abstract

We discuss the possibility of the generation and subsequent decay of a W and Z condensate in LHC collisions. We point out that a process like $h\rightarrow\gamma\gamma$, which involves a virtual W loop, may have an enhancement if the condensate exists. Even if this is not the case, the W propagator is influenced by the strong, but short lived magnetic field generated in proton-proton collisions. This will influence the di-gamma decay of the Higgs particle.