More about the Standard Model at Intersecting Branes

TL;DR

This paper reviews intersecting D-brane models as a promising approach to embed Standard Model physics in string theory, discussing SUSY, model-building, Higgs mechanism, Yukawa couplings, and experimental prospects.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of various aspects of intersecting brane models, highlighting recent developments and potential experimental signatures.

Findings

Analysis of SUSY and quasi-SUSY in brane models

Interpretation of the Higgs mechanism via brane recombination

Discussion of lowered string scale and new Z bosons

Abstract

Intersecting D-brane models seem to be one of the most promising avenues to embed the Standard Model physics within the string context. We review here different aspects of these models. Topics include the question of SUSY and quasi-SUSY in intersecting brane models, model-building, the brane recombination interpretation of the SM Higgs mechanism, Yukawa couplings, the lowering of the string scale and possible new Z's accessible to accelerators.