Effects of Lorentz invariance violation on charged particles and photon production in astrophysical sources

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Authors: Matheus Duarte, V. de Souza
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Abstract

Abstract We investigate the impact of Lorentz invariance violation (LIV) on radiation processes in astrophysical sources, focusing on synchrotron and inverse Compton interactions. We derive modified expressions for radiated power and photon energy under LIV assumptions and incorporate them into first-order Fermi acceleration models. Our analysis reveals energy thresholds beyond which LIV, within a kinematic framework, significantly alters particle dynamics and photon spectra, introducing non-physical divergences that highlight limitations in perturbative approaches. We model synchrotron self-Compton (SSC) emission in the presence of LIV and assess its consequences for photon fluxes from blazars, including Markarian 501 and the BL Lac population. LIV introduces distinct high-energy emission regions that deviate from standard expectations. Comparisons with observational data, particularly upper limits from the Pierre Auger Observatory, suggest that future multi-messenger observations, together with the full analysis of particle's trajectories, could constrain LIV parameters through the non-detection of such excesses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics
Volume
2026
Issue
02
Pages
041–041
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN