massors
Massors are a term used in speculative physics to describe hypothetical bosons proposed as mediators of inertial mass for matter fields. In these models, massors play a role akin to the Higgs boson but arise from a distinct mechanism or sector.
Origin of term: The word massor is coined in theoretical papers to evoke "mass carriers." The concept
Theoretical framework: In massor-based models, mass is generated when fermions couple to a massor field, which
Phenomenology: If massors exist, they could produce novel resonances or modify production rates in high-energy collisions.
Status and outlook: Massors are speculative and not supported by experimental evidence to date. They are discussed