Generating Vector Boson Masses

Abstract

If the Higgs particle is never found, one will need an alternative theory for vector boson masses. I propose such a theory involving an antisymmetric tensor potential coupled to a gauge field.

7 pages (harvmac), LA-UR-92-3477

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