This work uncovers double level crossings in axion mass mixing models, suggesting implications for axion cosmology.
In this work, we present the refinement of axion double level crossings within the context of multi-axion mass mixing, specifically focusing on cases where the number of axions exceeds two. Our investigation reveals that double level crossings are a common phenomenon in the mass mixing of the ZN axion and axion-like particles. We introduce the general model for double level crossings, along with several toy examples, and redefine the light and heavy axion scenarios. In the light axion scenario, double level crossings can occur multiple times in the large N limit. However, excessively large values of N may also prevent the occurrence of double level crossings. Conversely, in the heavy axion scenario, excessively small N may similarly prevent their occurrence. Our findings also have some intriguing implications for axion cosmology.
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