Rutherford and Bremsstrahlung Scattering in the Presence of Lorentz Symmetry Violation
Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Colladay, Donald
Keywords
Lorentz, Symmetry, Violation, Scattering, Cross Section
Area of Concentration
Physics
Abstract
The Rutherford and Bremsstrahlung cross-sections of electrons scattering from a fixed Coulomb field in a Lorentz Symmetry Violating extension of Quantum Electrodynamics are calculated, and a general technique for the calculation of other scattering processes is developed. The method presented includes the modification of the Feynman rules and diagrams and the technique of parameterizing the cross-section in terms of velocity. So as to be able to perform these calculations, elementary relativistic quantum mechanics, scattering theory, and quantum field theory are reviewed.
Recommended Citation
Gulliford, Colwyn, "Rutherford and Bremsstrahlung Scattering in the Presence of Lorentz Symmetry Violation" (2007). Theses & ETDs. 3794.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/3794