Can new heavy gauge bosons be observed in ultra-high energy cosmic neutrino events?

Abstract

A wide range of models beyond the Standard Model predict charged and neutral resonances, generically called $W^{\prime }$- and $Z^{\prime }$-bosons, respectively. In this paper we study the impact of such resonances on the deep inelastic scattering of ultra-high energy neutrinos as well as on the resonant charged current $\bar{\hat{I}}{½}_e{e}^{-}$ scattering (Glashow resonance). We find that the effects of such resonances can not be observed with the Pierre Auger Observatory or any foreseeable upgrade of it.

5 pages, 2 figures