Higher Dimensional Elko Theory

Abstract

We show that the so called Elko equation can be derived from a 5-dimensional Dirac equation. We argue that this result can be relevant for dark matter and cosmological scenarios. We generalize our procedure to higher dimensions.

10 pages, Latex, revised version

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• On a local mass dimension one Fermi field of spin one-half and the theoretical crevice that allows it

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