Spontaneous localization on a brane via a gravitational mechanism

Abstract

In this letter we introduce a novel way to spontaneously localize particles (including gauge bosons) and gravitons kinetic terms on a four-dimensional brane via a gravitational mechanism. The model underlying this localization mechanism can be considered as a high-energy resolution of the so-called braneworlds scenario. In particular, we show how to construct a braneworld with induced gravity without pathologies. Finally, we argue that the brane is only stable if its own mass does not exceed a critical value related to the particles-gravity couplings.

6 pages, RevTex, comments added about the strong coupling scales and the quantum corrections. Title changed to match PRD standards. Version accepted for publication in PRD (2012)

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