A low-energy compatible SU(4)-type Model for Vector Leptoquarks of Mass <= 1 TeV

Abstract

The Standard Model is extended by a SU(2)L singlet of vector leptoquarks. An additional SU(4) gauge symmetry between right-handed up quarks and right-handed leptons is introduced to render the model renormalizable. The arrangement is made in such a way that no conflict with low energy restrictions is encountered. The SU(2)L singlet mediates interactions between the right-handed leptons and up type quarks for which only moderate low energy restrictions M(LQ)/g(LQ) > few hundred GeV exist. We cancel the anomalies of the model and furthermore argue that the inequality g(LQ) > g(QCD) is a general feature of consistent vector leptoquark models. Although our model is not relevant for HERA, it is interesting per se as a description of leptoquarks of mass < 1 TeV consistent with all low-energy requirements.