Conformal Sequestering Simplified

TL;DR

This paper introduces a simplified, robust class of hidden sector models that achieve sequestering through strong conformal dynamics, leading to supersymmetry breaking via the Intriligator-Seiberg-Shih mechanism, with a comprehensive review of related subtleties.

Contribution

It presents a new, simplified framework for conformal sequestering in supersymmetry models, unifying various subtleties and providing a self-contained account.

Findings

Models successfully sequester from visible sector

Supersymmetry breaking occurs via conformal symmetry breaking

Framework clarifies role of global symmetries in CFT

Abstract

Sequestering is important for obtaining flavor-universal soft masses in models where supersymmetry breaking is mediated at high scales. We construct a simple and robust class of hidden sector models which sequester themselves from the visible sector due to strong and conformally invariant hidden dynamics. Masses for hidden matter eventually break the conformal symmetry and lead to supersymmetry breaking by the mechanism recently discovered by Intriligator, Seiberg and Shih. We give a unified treatment of subtleties due to global symmetries of the CFT. There is enough review for the paper to constitute a self-contained account of conformal sequestering.