Neutrino masses, anomalous magnetic moments and dark matter with vector-like fermions and an inert scalar doublet

TL;DR

This paper proposes an extension of the Standard Model with vector-like fermions and an inert scalar doublet to simultaneously explain neutrino masses, anomalous magnetic moments, and dark matter, consistent with experimental constraints.

Contribution

It introduces a novel model with two generations of vector-like fermions and an inert scalar doublet that accounts for multiple beyond-Standard Model phenomena.

Findings

Neutrino masses and mixings generated radiatively.

Anomalous magnetic moments explained via loop diagrams.

Dark matter relic abundance matches observations without conflicting constraints.

Abstract

The beyond-the-standard-model scenario in this work is motivated from the observations of neutrino masses, anomalous magnetic moments of electron and muon, and dark matter in the Universe. We explain these observations by extending the standard model with two generations of vector-like fermions and an inert scalar doublet, all odd under a $Z_2$ symmetry. The light neutrino masses and mixings are generated radiatively while maintaining consistency with bounds on lepton flavor violation. Loop diagrams with the very same fields also serve to explain the anomalous magnetic moments. Similarly, the correct dark matter relic abundance is reproduced without coming into conflict with direct detection constraints, or those from big bang nucleosynthesis or the cosmic microwave observations. Finally, prospective signatures at the LHC are discussed.