Fermi Acceleration Mechanisms Beyond Lorentz Symmetry

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Authors: Gilson Ferreira, Erick Aguiar, A. P. Franco Filho, Edson Otoniel, Valdir B. Bezerra, Iarley P. Lobo
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Abstract

We construct models for first- and second-order Fermi acceleration of particles, incorporating generic frame transformations, dispersion relations, and conservation laws. Within this framework, we study deformations of Lorentz symmetry via the $κ$-Poincaré algebra in the bicrossproduct and classical bases, which respectively deform and preserve the relativistic dispersion relation. We also examine explicit Lorentz symmetry violation and compare the results with deformed relativity and special relativity. The energy spectra present different shapes when one considers deformation or violation of Lorentz symmetry in superluminal or subluminal scenarios. One of the possible outcomes is an intense decay of the spectrum for higher energies. We compare our results with Pierre Auger data.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories Advanced Differential Geometry Research Black Holes and Theoretical Physics

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
8 January 2026
Document type
Preprint