Thermal and Casimir effects in a Lorentz-violating massive scalar field
Abstract
In this work, a massive scalar field theory incorporating Lorentz violation is investigated. The symmetry breaking is introduced via a background traceless antisymmetric tensor. Within the framework of Thermo Field Dynamics (TFD), the effects of space-time compactification are explored, allowing the simultaneous treatment of thermal and finite-size phenomena. The resulting modifications to the energy-momentum tensor and Feynman propagator are analyzed, leading to Lorentz-violating corrections to the Stefan-Boltzmann law and the Casimir effect. This unified approach highlights the interplay between temperature, spatial constraints, and Lorentz-violating backgrounds in shaping the behavior of quantum fields.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint