Grand Unification Theory fine structure constant

In summary: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/forces/unify.html" http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/astro/unify.html#c1"In summary, the equation is the Proton lifetime derived from the SU(5) Georgi-Glashow model listed in reference 1, eq. (19). Experimentally observed values: \tau_p \geq 10^{32} \; \text{years} - (1990) \tau_p \geq 10^{35
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I am inquiring if anyone here is qualified to numerically demonstrate the solution to this equation?

The equation is the Proton lifetime derived from the SU(5) Georgi-Glashow model listed in reference 1, eq. (19).

SU(5) Proton lifetime:
[tex]\tau_p \geq \frac{1}{\alpha_{(5)}^2} \frac{M_X^4}{m_p^5}[/tex]

[tex]\tau_p \geq 10^{30} \; \text{years}[/tex]

According to reference 1, the parameters are:
[tex]m_p \geq 0.9382 \; \text{GeV}[/tex] - Proton mass
[tex]M_X \geq 10^{14} \; \text{GeV}[/tex] - X Boson mass
[tex]\alpha_{(5)} = \; \text{?}[/tex] - SU(5) fine structure consant

Experimentally observed values:
[tex]\tau_p \geq 10^{32} \; \text{years}[/tex] - (1990)
[tex]\tau_p \geq 10^{35} \; \text{years}[/tex] - Super-Kamiokande

References for the symbolic mathematical proof to this equation and the value of [tex]\alpha_{(5)}[/tex] would be appreciated.

Reference:
http://home.uchicago.edu/~madhav/su5.pdf" [Broken]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgi-Glashow_model" [Broken]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_decay" [Broken]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronuclear_force" [Broken]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_unification_theory#cite_note-0"
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/forces/unify.html" [Broken]
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/astro/unify.html#c1"
 
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I THINK that [tex] \alpha _U \approx \frac{1}{42} [/tex]

source, particle physics by martin & shaw, page 269
 
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Well ordinary SU(5) is dead. You have to add matter, which in turn changes the prediction for proton decay. See papers by Pavel Perez, who loves non-SUSY GUTs.

Either way, the value of the SU(5) coupling constant is generally taken to be the place where the gauge couplings all sort of meet, which is (I think) 1/42 ish. The exact number is difficult to uncover because the agreement with unification is so poor. Look at Figure 15.1 in this review: http://pdg.lbl.gov/2007/reviews/gutsrpp.pdf. The way it works is that you take the place where [tex]\alpha_2 = \alpha_1[/tex], and call that unification. Then you add a threshold effect to the strong coupling constant to make it work. The threshold effect comes from new states at the GUT scale (generally 10^16 GeV or so) that begin to contribute to the beta functions. The problem is that the threshold effect has to be large, and it is hard to imagine how such a large contribution can come into save you. What Perez showed is that you CAN get such contributions, but the manner in which you get them seems to be rather inelegant.

If you're talking about SUSY GUTs, then SU(5) is STILL dead by super-K bounds. This was shown in a paper by Hitoshi Murayama and Aaron Pierce.

In fact, the only viable GUTs are the non-minimal ones, in which you add a lot of stuff to make it work. Even SUSY SO(10) still needs to be dressed up with abelian family symmetries and such.

Finally, you should be careful. In the SUSY GUT case, you have proton decay operators coming in at dimension 5, which comes from spartner exchange, and can be a real pain in the ass.
 
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[tex]\alpha_{(5)} = \alpha _U \approx \frac{1}{42}[/tex] - SU(5) fine structure constant
[tex]m_p = 0.9382720298 \; \text{GeV}[/tex] - Proton mass
[tex]m_X = 10^{14} \; \text{Gev}[/tex] - SU(5) - X Boson mass
[tex]m_X = 4.32037202924731 \cdot 10^{16} \; \text{GeV}[/tex] - Super-Kamiokande X baryon mass

SU(5), Super-Kamiokande Proton decay lifetime:
[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = \frac{\hbar m_X^4}{10^9 e m_p^5 \alpha_{U}}}[/tex]

[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = 3.80164285275096 \cdot 10^{33} \; \text{s} \; \; \; (1.20549304057298 \cdot 10^{26} \; \; \text{years})}[/tex] - SU(5) Proton decay lifetime:

[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = 3.1536 \cdot 10^{42} \; \text{s} \; \; \; (10^{35} \; \text{years})}[/tex] - Super-Kamiokande Proton decay lifetime

The SU(5) X baryon mass is the Wikipedia energy threshold for Grand Unification, grand unified theory, or GUT.

SU(5) GUT - Georgi-Glashow model determined the Wikipedia minimum energy threshold for a GUT theory, where nuclear forces are fused into a single unified field.

Strong coupling constant at Z boson energy threshold: (CODATA)
[tex]\alpha_s(m_Z) = 0.117620 = \frac{1}{8.50195544975344}[/tex]

Wikipedia said:
proton decay has not yet been observed experimentally, and the resulting lower limit on the lifetime of the proton contradicts the predictions of this model. However, the elegance of the model has led particle physicists to use it as the foundation for more complex models which yield longer proton lifetimes.

It seems plausible that SUSY SO(10) and SU(5) are still 'salvageable' if the fine structure constant were increased to 'match' the current 'observable' minimum fine structure constant threshold determination, this being the Super-Kamiokande threshold determination and CODATA.

Fine structure constant unification:
[tex]\alpha_2 = \alpha_1[/tex]

SU(5) is equivalent to Super-Kamiokande strong fine structure constant:
[tex]\alpha_{(5)} = \alpha_{SK}[/tex]

SU(5) is equivalent to Z Boson strong fine structure constant:
[tex]\alpha_{(5)} = \alpha_s(m_Z)[/tex]
[tex]\boxed{\alpha_{(5)} = 0.117620}[/tex]
However, according to current physics, the Proton is absolutely stable and does not decay, as is also the case for an Electron. Therefore, all theories that predict Proton decay may be incorrect based solely on that principle.

Reference:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=235055"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgi-Glashow_model" [Broken]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_unification_theory#cite_note-0"
http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/Constants" [Broken]
 

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[tex]m_p = 0.9382720298 \; \text{GeV}[/tex] - Proton mass
[tex]m_Z = 91.1876 \; \text{GeV}[/tex] - Z Boson mass
[tex]m_X = 4.32037202924731 \cdot 10^{16} \; \text{GeV}[/tex] - Super-Kamiokande X baryon mass

Strong coupling constant at Z boson energy threshold: (CODATA)
[tex]\alpha_s(m_Z) = 0.117620 = \frac{1}{8.50195544975344}[/tex]

Z Boson mass Proton decay lifeime:
[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = \frac{\hbar m_X^4}{10^9 e m_p^5 \alpha_s (m_Z)}}[/tex]

[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = 2.68117667063425 \cdot 10^{43} \; \text{s} \; \; \; (8.50195544975344 \cdot 10^{35} \; \text{years})}[/tex]
 
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Correction, the SU(5) Super-Kamiokande Proton decay lifetime equation on post #4 should be:

SU(5), Super-Kamiokande Proton decay lifetime:
[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = \frac{\hbar m_X^4}{10^9 e m_p^5 \alpha_{U}^2}}[/tex]
[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = 1.5966899981554 \cdot 10^{35} \; \text{s} \; \; \; (5.06307077040653 \cdot 10^{27} \; \; \text{years})}[/tex] - SU(5) Proton decay lifetime:

Correction, the Z Boson mass energy threshold Proton decay lifetime equation on post #5 should be:

Z Boson mass energy threshold Proton decay lifetime:
[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = \frac{\hbar m_X^4}{10^9 e m_p^5 \alpha_s^2 (m_Z)}}[/tex]

[tex]\boxed{\tau_p = 2.27952446066506 \cdot 10^{44} \; \text{s} \; \; \; (7.22832464695923 \cdot 10^{36} \; \text{years})}[/tex]
 
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1. What is the Grand Unification Theory (GUT)?

The Grand Unification Theory (GUT) is a theoretical framework in particle physics that aims to unify the three fundamental forces of nature: electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. It also aims to explain the relationship between matter and energy.

2. What is the fine structure constant?

The fine structure constant, also known as alpha (α), is a dimensionless quantity that represents the strength of the electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles. It is a fundamental constant in the GUT and is approximately equal to 1/137.

3. How does the fine structure constant relate to the GUT?

In the GUT, the fine structure constant is one of the parameters that determine the behavior of the unified force. It is believed that if the GUT is correct, the value of the fine structure constant should be equal to the coupling constant of the unified force.

4. What is the current status of the GUT and the fine structure constant?

The GUT is still a theoretical framework and has not been experimentally proven. As for the fine structure constant, its value has been measured with great precision and has been found to be consistent with the predictions of the GUT. However, further experimental evidence is needed to fully confirm the GUT.

5. What are the implications of the GUT and the fine structure constant?

If the GUT is proven to be correct, it would provide a deeper understanding of the fundamental forces of nature and their relationship to each other. It could also potentially lead to the unification of all the forces in the universe into a single unified force. The precise value of the fine structure constant also has implications for the stability of matter and the formation of complex structures in the universe.

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