A model for time-evolution of coupling constants

Abstract

A general model is proposed for time-varying coupling constants in field theory, assuming the ultraviolet cutoff is a varying entity in the expanding universe. It is assumed that the cutoff depends on the scale factor of the universe and all bare couplings remain constant. This leads to varying renormalized coupling constants that evolve in proportion to the Hubble parameter. The evolution of the standard model constants is discussed.

Comments: 7 pages, minor changes, version to appear in Phys Lett B