If there is a particle at 750 GeV, what is it? a quark?

In summary, there have been recent papers discussing different models for fermions and scalar resonances that could explain the observed excess in X → γγ decay. These models include a single vector-like charge 2/3 T quark, a doublet of vector-like quarks (T, B), and a vectorlike generation including leptons. The simplest possibility is a singlet resonance under the Standard Model gauge group, which leads to couplings to protons and photons through loops of new non-Standard Model particles. The most economical model involves adding a single pair of colored and hypercharged fermions. These observations and discussions can be found in the "New LHC Results 2015" thread on Physics Forums.
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A couple of quotes from papers that have shown up recently:

from: http://arxiv.org/pdf/1512.05327.pdf

We consider several models for these fermions, including a single vector-like charge 2/3 T quark, a doublet of vector-like quarks (T, B), and a vectorlike generation including leptons that also contribute to the X → γγ decay amplitude.

from: http://arxiv.org/pdf/1512.05326.pdf

Models of a scalar resonance which explain the excess can come from sectors with a wide variety of field content and quantum number assignments [3]. The simplest possibility which avoids many correlated bounds is a resonance that is a singlet under the Standard Model gauge group. This implies that the coupling to protons and photons is generated by loops of new non-Standard Model particles that are colored and charged ... The most economical model consists of adding a single pair of colored and hypercharged fermions, thus providing for loop-level couplings to gluons and photons.
 
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1. What is a particle at 750 GeV?

The term "particle at 750 GeV" refers to a hypothetical subatomic particle that has a mass of 750 GeV (gigaelectronvolts). This particle has not yet been observed or confirmed by experiments, but its existence has been suggested by certain data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN.

2. What is a GeV?

GeV stands for gigaelectronvolt, which is a unit of energy commonly used in particle physics. It is equivalent to one billion electronvolts (eV) and is often used to represent the mass of subatomic particles.

3. What is a quark?

Quarks are fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons, which are the building blocks of atoms. They are also the carriers of the strong nuclear force, one of the four fundamental forces in the universe.

4. How does the mass of a particle relate to its energy?

According to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc², mass and energy are equivalent and can be converted into each other. This means that a particle with a higher mass will have a higher energy, and vice versa.

5. What is the significance of a particle at 750 GeV?

If a particle with a mass of 750 GeV is confirmed to exist, it would be a major discovery in the field of particle physics. It could potentially give us new insights into the fundamental nature of matter and the universe, and could lead to the development of new theories or technologies. Its discovery could also help us better understand the role of the Higgs boson, another important subatomic particle.

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