Lorentz Invariance with an Invariant Energy Scale
Imperial College London · Perimeter Institute · +1 more institution
Abstract
We propose a modification of special relativity in which a physical energy, which may be the Planck energy, joins the speed of light as an invariant, in spite of a complete relativity of inertial frames and agreement with Einstein's theory at low energies. This is accomplished by a nonlinear modification of the action of the Lorentz group on momentum space, generated by adding a dilatation to each boost in such a way that the Planck energy remains invariant. The associated algebra has unmodified structure constants. We also discuss the resulting modifications of field theory and suggest a modification of the equivalence principle which determines how the new theory is embedded in general relativity.
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2Topics & keywords
- Physics
- Inertial frame of reference
- Lorentz covariance
- Invariant (physics)
- Doubly special relativity
- Energy–momentum relation
- Classical mechanics
- One-way speed of light
- Affordable and clean energy