Eur. Phys. J. Special Topics 229, 1997–2001 (2020)
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjst/e2020-000194-1

Editorial

Elko and mass dimension one fermions

Mountain Physics Camp, Center for the Studies of the Glass Bead Game, Bir 176077, Himachal Pradesh, India

^a e-mail: dharam.v.ahluwalia@gmail.com

Received: 18 August 2020
Accepted: 18 August 2020
Published online: 21 September 2020

Abstract

This editorial presents the quantum field theoretic ambiance in which Elko and mass dimension one fermions come to exist. This may serve not only to introduce Elko, and the associated quantum field, but it may also open a door to a new class of spin one half fermions and bosons. These new particles, as it will be argued in this volume, are first-principle candidates for dark matter.