Hierarchy problem and Feynmam diagrams

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The discussion focuses on the Feynman diagrams related to the Higgs hierarchy problem, specifically examining the self-interaction (φ4) and Yukawa corrections. The diagrams include Higgs self-interaction (a), one-loop Yukawa correction involving the top quark (b), Higgsino (c), and sfermion (d). The user seeks confirmation on the cancellation relationships among these diagrams, particularly whether (c) cancels (a) and (d) cancels (b), and explores additional combinations. The user also questions the implications of R-parity violations in diagram (e).

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I am trying to figure out the Feynman diagrams for the Hierarchy problem. Here's what I have.

cancellation1.jpg


(a) is the Higgs self interaction (φ4). It is quadratically divergent with additional logarithmic terms.

(b) is the 1 loop Yukawa correction to the Higgs where F might be the top quark and g is the Yukawa coupling constant. It is also quadratically divergent with additional logarithmic terms.

(c) shows the Higgsino in the supersymmetric model.

(d) shows the sfermion in the supersymmetric model.

My question is "Are these diagrams correct and, in the supersymmetric model, what 'cancels' what?"

Assuming (c) and (d) are valid diagrams, (c) should 'cancel' (a) and (d) should 'cancel' (b). Is this correct? What about other combinations? The literature seems to indicate that (d) would also 'cancel' (a) but I'm not sure why? Also, what can be said about the coupling constants involved in (c) and (d)?

I'm new to this subject so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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OK, I have modified my question based on some new understanding.

I am trying to verify some of the Feynman diagrams associated with the Higgs hierarchy problem. I have constructed the following.
susy_cancellation.jpg


(a) The self interaction and (c) the Yukawa interaction, represent the 1 loop corrections to the Higgs mass.

(b) Would offset (a).

(d) Would offset (c).

(e) Doesn't work because it violates R-parity.

Am I on the right track?
 

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