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Soumita Pramanick

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arXiv2023

Scotogenic generation of realistic neutrino mixing with D5

A mechanism of radiative generation of realistic neutrino mixing at one-loop level with $D5\times Z_2$ is presented in this paper. The process is demonstrated in two set-ups using $D5\times Z_2$ symmetry viz. Model 1 and Model 2. Two right-handed neutrinos are present in both the models. In both Model 1 and Model 2, when mixing between these two right-handed neutrinos are maximal, one can produce the form of the left-handed Majorana neutrino mass matrix corresponding to $θ_{13}=0$, $θ_{23}=π/4$ and any value of $θ_{12}^0$ associated with Tribimaximal (TBM), Bimaximal (BM), Golden Ratio (GR) or other mixings. Small shift from maximal mixing between the two right-handed neutrino states can generate non-zero $θ_{13}$, deviation of $θ_{23}$ from $π/4$ and corrections to the solar mixing $θ_{12}$ in one step for both Model 1 and Model 2. In both the models, two $Z_2$ odd inert $SU(2)_L$ doublet scalars are present. The lightest between these two scalars can be a viable dark matter candidate for both Model 1 and Model 2.

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arXiv2022

Naturally small Yukawa couplings from trans-Planckian asymptotic safety

In gauge-Yukawa systems embedded in the framework of trans-Planckian asymptotic safety we discuss the dynamical generation of arbitrarily small Yukawa couplings driven by the presence of a non-interactive infrared-attractive fixed point in the renormalization group flow. Additional ultraviolet-attractive fixed points guarantee that the theory remains well defined up to an infinitely high scale. We apply this mechanism to the Yukawa couplings of the Standard Model extended with right-handed neutrinos, finding that asymptotically safe solutions in agreement with the current experimental determination of the masses and mixing angles exist for Dirac neutrinos with normal mass ordering. We generalize the discussion by applying the same mechanism to a new-physics model with sterile-neutrino dark matter, where we generate naturally the feeble Yukawa interaction required to reproduce via freeze-in the correct relic abundance.

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arXiv2019

Scotogenic S3 symmetric generation of realistic neutrino mixing

Realistic neutrino mixing is achieved at one-loop level radiatively using $S3\times Z_2$ symmetry. The model comprises of two right-handed neutrinos, maximally mixed to produce the structure of the left-handed Majorana neutrino mass matrix characterized by $θ_{13}=0$, $θ_{23}=π/4$ and any value of $θ_{12}^0$ particular to the Tribimaximal (TBM), Bimaximal (BM) and Golden Ratio (GR) or other mixings. A small deviation from this maximal mixing between the two right-handed neutrinos could generate non-zero $θ_{13}$, shifts of the atmospheric mixing angle $θ_{23}$ from $π/4$ and also could correct the solar mixing angle $θ_{12}$ by a small amount altogether in a single step. In this scotogenic mechanism of generating non-zero $θ_{13}$ by shifting from maximal mixing in the right-handed neutrino sector, two $Z_2$ odd inert scalar $SU(2)_L$ doublets were used, the lightest of which can serve as a dark matter candidate.

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arXiv2019

Radiative generation of realistic neutrino mixing with $A4$

Radiative generation of realistic mixing in neutrino sector is studied at one-loop level in a scotogenic $A4\times Z_2$ symmetric framework. A scheme of obtaining non-zero $θ_{13}$ through small mass splitting in right-handed neutrino sector is proposed. The model consists of three right-handed neutrinos, two of which were required to be degenerate in masses to yield the common structure of the left-handed neutrino mass matrix that corresponds to $θ_{13}=0$, $θ_{23}=π/4$ and any $θ_{12}^0$ in particular the choices specific to the Tribimaximal (TBM), Bimaximal (BM) and Golden Ratio (GR) mixings. Non-zero $θ_{13}$, deviations of $θ_{23}$ from maximality and small corrections to the solar mixing angle $θ_{12}$ can be generated in one stroke by shifting from this degeneracy in the right-handed neutrino sector by a small amount. The lightest among the three $Z_2$ odd inert $SU(2)_L$ doublet scalars present in the model can be a potential dark matter candidate.

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arXiv2018

Ameliorating the popular lepton mixings with A4 symmetry: A see-saw model for realistic neutrino masses and mixing

A model for neutrino masses and mixing is devised appointing the see-saw mechanism. The proffered model is fabricated with a combination of Type -I and Type-II see-saw contributions of which the latter dominates. The scalars and the leptons in the model are assigned $A4$ charges conducive to obtain the mass matrices viable for the scheme. The Type -II see-saw mass matrix accommodates atmospheric mass splitting and maximal mixing in the atmospheric sector ($θ_{23}=π/4$). It is characterized by vanishing solar mass splitting and $θ_{13}$ whereas the third neutrino mixing angle is free to acquire any value of $θ_{12}^0$. Particular alternatives of $θ_{12}^0$ corresponding to the popular lepton mixings viz. $θ_{12}^0=35.3^\circ$ (tribimaximal), $45.0^\circ$ (bimaximal), $31.7^\circ$ (golden ratio) are accounted for. Another choice of $θ_{12}^0=0^\circ$ (no solar mixing) is reckoned. The subdominant Type-I see-saw constituent of the model propels all the neutrino oscillation parameters into the ranges allowed by the data which in its turn get interrelated owing to their common origin. This makes the model testable in the light of future experimental data. As an example, $θ_{23}$ emerges in the first (second) octant for normal (inverted) ordering. CP-violation is governed by phases present in the right-handed Majorana neutrino mass matrix, $M_{νR}$. Only normal ordering is allowed if these phases are absent. If $M_{νR}$ is complex the Dirac CP-violating phase $δ$, is capable of being large, i.e., $\sim \pm π/2$, and inverted ordering of neutrino masses is also permitted. T2K and NOVA preliminary data favouring normal ordering and $δ\sim -π/2$ predicts lightest neutrino mass to be 0.05 eV or more within the framework of this model.

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arXiv2017

Three-Higgs-doublet model under A4 symmetry implies alignment

A model with three scalar doublets can be conveniently accommodated within an A4 symmetric framework. The A4 symmetry permits only a restricted form for the scalar potential. We show that for the global minima of this potential alignment follows as a natural consequence. We also verify that in every case positivity and unitarity constraints are satisfactorily met.

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arXiv2016

A neutrino mass model with S3 symmetry and see-saw interplay

We develop a see-saw model for neutrino masses and mixing with an S3\times Z3 symmetry. It involves an interplay of Type-I and Type-II see-saw contributions of which the former is subdominant. The S3 \times Z3 quantum numbers of the fermion and scalar fields are chosen such that the Type-II see-saw generates a mass matrix which incorporates the atmospheric mass splitting and sets θ_{23} = π/4. The solar splitting and θ_{13} are absent, while the third mixing angle can achieve any value, θ_{12}^0. Specific choices of θ_{12}^0 are of interest, e.g., 35.3^\circ (tribimaximal), 45.0^\circ (bimaximal), 31.7^\circ (golden ratio), and 0^\circ (no solar mixing). The role of the Type-I see-saw is to nudge all the above into the range indicated by the data. The model results in novel interrelationships between these quantities due to their common origin, making it readily falsifiable. For example, normal (inverted) ordering is associated with θ_{23} in the first (second) octant. CP-violation is controlled by phases in the right-handed neutrino Majorana mass matrix, M_{νR}. In their absence, only normal ordering is admissible. When M_{νR} is complex the Dirac CP-phase, δ, can be large, i.e., \sim \pm π/2, and inverted ordering is also allowed. The preliminary results from T2K and NOVA which favour normal ordering and δ\sim -π/2 are indicative, in this model, of a lightest neutrino mass of 0.05 eV or more.

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arXiv2016

A4-based see-saw model for realistic neutrino masses and mixing

We present an $A4$-based model where neutrino masses arise from a combination of see-saw mechanisms. The model is motivated by several small mixing and mass parameters indicated by the data. These are $θ_{13}$, the solar mass splitting, and the small deviation of $θ_{23}$ from maximal mixing (= $π/4$). We take the above as indications that at some level the small quantities are well-approximated by zero. In particular the mixing angles, to a zero order, should be either 0 or $π/4$. Accordingly, in this model the Type-II see-saw dominates and generates the larger atmospheric mass splitting and sets $θ_{23} = π/4$. The other mixing angles are vanishing as is the solar splitting. We show how the $A4$ assignment for the lepton doublets leads to this form. We also specify the $A4$ properties of the right-handed neutrinos which result in a smaller Type-I see-saw contribution that acts as a perturbation and shifts the angles $θ_{12}$ and $θ_{13}$ into the correct range and the desired value of $Δm^2_{solar}$ is produced. The $A4$ symmetry results in relationships between these quantities as well as with a small deviation of $θ_{23}$ from $π/4$. If the right-handed neutrino mass matrix, $M_R$, is chosen real then there is no leptonic CP-violation and only Normal Ordering is admissible. If $M_R$ is complex then Inverted Ordering is also allowed with the proviso that the CP-phase, $δ$, is large, i.e., $\sim π/2$ or $-π/2$. The preliminary results from NO$ν$A favouring Normal Ordering and $δ$ near $-π/2$ imply quasi-degenerate neutrino masses in this model.

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arXiv2015

Are the small neutrino oscillation parameters all related?

Neutrino oscillations reveal several small parameters, namely, $θ_{13}$, the solar mass splitting {\em vis-à-vis} the atmospheric one, and the deviation of $θ_{23}$ from maximal mixing. Can these small quantities all be traced to a single source and, if so, how could that be tested? Here a see-saw model for neutrino masses is presented wherein a dominant term generates the atmospheric mass splitting with maximal mixing in this sector, keeping $θ_{13} = 0$ and zero solar splitting. A Type-I see-saw perturbative contribution results in non-zero values of $θ_{13}$, $Δm^2_{solar}$, $θ_{12}$, as well as allows $θ_{23}$ to deviate from $π/4$ in consistency with the data while interrelating them all. CP-violation is a natural consequence and is large ($δ\sim π/2, 3π/2$) for inverted mass ordering. The model will be tested as precision on the neutrino parameters is sharpened.

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arXiv2015

Relating small neutrino masses and mixing

Experiments on neutrino oscillations have uncovered several small parameters, $θ_{13}$ being a prominent one. Others are the solar mass splitting {\em vis-à-vis} the atmospheric one and the deviation of $θ_{23}$ from maximal mixing. In this talk we elaborate on a neutrino mass model based on the see-saw mechanism in which the mixing angles to start with are either vanishing ($θ_{13}$ and $θ_{12}$) or $π/4$ ($θ_{23}$). The atmospheric mass splitting is taken as a part of this initial structure but the solar splitting is absent. A perturbative contribution, originating from a Type-I see-saw, results in non-zero values of $θ_{13}$, $θ_{12}$, $Δm^2_{solar}$, and shifts $θ_{23}$ slightly from $π/4$, interrelating them all. The model incorporates CP-violation, the phase $δ$ being close to 3$π$/2 for (a) quasi-degeneracy or (b) inverted mass ordering. It will be put to test as the neutrino parameters get better determined.

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arXiv2013

Smallness of θ_{13} and the size of the Solar Mass Splitting: Are they related?

Compared to the other neutrino mixing angles θ_{13} is small. The solar mass splitting is about two orders smaller than the atmospheric splitting. We show that it is possible that both are perturbative effects on a more symmetric structure. The perturbation also affects the solar mixing angle and can make alternate mixing patterns such as tribimaximal, bimaximal, or other variants equally viable. For real perturbations this can be accomplished only for normal mass ordering and with the lightest neutrino mass less than 10^{-2} eV. Both mass orderings can be accommodated by going over to complex perturbations provided the lightest neutrino is heavier. The CP-phase in the lepton sector that emerges distinguishes between different mixing models.

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