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Neutrino Mass Mechanisms in 3-3-1 Models: A Short Review

Carlos Antônio de Sousa Pires1
  • 1 Departamento de Fisica, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, Caixa Postal 5008, 58051-970, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil

Abstract

In this study we review some mechanisms that provide light neutrinos in the framework of 3-3-1 gauge models without exotic leptons. In regard to the minimal 3-3-1 model, we call the attention to the fact that the perturbative regime of the model goes until 5 TeV. This requires alternative mechanisms in order to generate light neutrinos. In this review we discuss two mechanisms capable of generating light neutrinos in the framework of the minimal 3-3-1 model. In regard to the 3-3-1 model with right-handed neutrinos, we call the attention to the fact that in it mechanisms that generate light left-handed neutrinos also generate light right-handed neutrinos. Finally, we call the attention to the fact that the 3-3-1 model with right-handed neutrinos accommodate naturally the inverse seesaw mechanism.

Physics International
Volume 6 No. 1, 2015, 33-41

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/pisp.2015.33.41

Submitted On: 4 December 2014 Published On: 28 August 2015

How to Cite: Pires, C. A. S. (2015). Neutrino Mass Mechanisms in 3-3-1 Models: A Short Review. Physics International, 6(1), 33-41. https://doi.org/10.3844/pisp.2015.33.41

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Keywords

  • 3-3-1 Models
  • Neutrino Masses and Mixing