A little question: is x-boson included in su(5)?

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The discussion confirms that the X boson is included in the SU(5) Grand Unified Theory (GUT). The SU(5) Lie algebra comprises 24 dimensions, which correspond to 24 gauge bosons. In this framework, 4 gauge bosons are associated with the electroweak W and Z bosons, and 8 are linked to gluons. This allocation leaves 12 gauge bosons, identified as the X bosons, which are theorized to possess large masses, explaining their absence in current observations.

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A little question:

is x-boson included in su(5)? (or in some generalization of it) :rolleyes:
 
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Yes.

The su(5) Lie algebra has 24 dimensions -- so 24 gauge bosons. In the su(5) GUT, 4 of these get identified with the electroweak, W and Z, bosons and 8 get identified with the gluons, G. This leaves 12 gauge bosons -- the X -- which are given large masses to explain why we haven't seen them.
 
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