Thermal and Casimir effects in a Lorentz-violating massive scalar field

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Authors: D. S. Cabral, L. H. A. R. Ferreira, L. A. S. Evangelista, A. F. Santos
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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

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