Stueckelberg field and Cosmology

TL;DR

This paper explores the role of the Stueckelberg scalar field in cosmology, proposing it as a new candidate for dark matter and discussing its broader implications in fundamental physics.

Contribution

It introduces the Stueckelberg field as a novel dark matter candidate and examines its potential impact on cosmological models and fundamental physics.

Findings

Stueckelberg field can act as dark matter in cosmology

Implications for gauge invariance and symmetry breaking in the early universe

Potential connections to deeper theoretical issues

Abstract

Stueckelberg introduced an axion like scalar field to provide mass to the gauge electromagnetic field without breaking gauge invariance. This can be considered as a precursor to the spontaneously broken abelian Higgs model. We will consider its role in cosmology to provide a novel candidate to the dark matter question. In addition its implications to deeper issues will be pointed out.