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D. S. Cabral

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Geometric and Statistical Thermo Field Dynamics in de Sitter Spacetime

The dynamics of a massive scalar field non-minimally coupled to gravity in an expanding de Sitter universe are investigated. It is shown that a comoving observer identifies the Bunch--Davies state as the vacuum, whereas a static observer perceives the same state as a thermal bath at the Gibbons--Hawking temperature. Motivated by this observer dependence, a thermal formulation based on Thermo Field Dynamics is developed by combining the geometric doubling associated with the cosmological horizon with the statistical doubling induced by a intrinsec thermal bath. The resulting construction reveals that the doubling procedure is not merely a mathematical artifact, but rather a manifestation of the global causal structure of spacetime together with finite-temperature effects. The temporal evolution of the Bogoliubov angle is analyzed and the corresponding particle number densities are evaluated in both comoving and static frames. In the radiation limit, the comoving number density remains conserved, providing a thermodynamic evolution consistent with that of the Cosmic Microwave Background, whereas in the static frame finite-temperature effects sti\-mulate Parker particle creation. For massive and non-minimally coupled fields, the interplay between geometric and statistical temperatures gives rise to a characteristic thermal scale and a nontrivial dependence on the initial conditions. These results provide a unified framework for describing quantum fields in de Sitter spacetime in the presence of both apparent horizon-induced and intrinsec thermal effects.

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Coulomb Potential in Podolsky-Carroll-Field-Jackiw Electrodynamics

Podolsky electrodynamics, a higher-derivative extension of Maxwell's theory characterized by the Podolsky parameter $λ=1/m$, which modifies the photon dispersion relation and regularizes short-distance divergences, is investigated. This framework is then coupled to the Carroll-Field-Jackiw (CFJ) model, in which a Lorentz-violating background four-vector is introduced. Within this extended electrodynamics, the photon propagator is obtained in the combined Podolsky-CFJ framework and subsequently applied to Möller scattering. It is shown that the CFJ contribution can reintroduce the short-distance divergence suppressed by Podolsky's term. In the nonrelativistic limit, both the spatial component--which introduces a preferred direction in space and thus breaks isotropy--and the timelike component--which directly affects the dispersion relation--contribute nontrivially to the interaction potential.

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Casimir phenomena in bumblebee gravity

In this work, we analyze the Casimir effect associated with a massive, non-minimally coupled scalar field in static, spherically symmetric black hole spacetimes arising in bumblebee gravity. Three distinct solutions are considered, corresponding to different vacuum expectation value configurations of the Lorentz-violating vector field, including metric and \textit{metric-affine} scenarios. Finite-size effects are implemented through the Thermo Field Dynamics formalism by compactifying the radial direction, allowing the construction of renormalized vacuum expectation values of the energy-momentum tensor. Closed-form expressions for the Casimir energy and pressure are obtained in the massless limit as functions of the radial position of a spherical capacitor and the plate separation. Both observables depend explicitly on the bumblebee parameters and on the location of the apparatus relative to the horizon $R_0=2M$. In the weak-field regime, $r \gg R_0$, the standard flat-space behavior $E \propto -1/d^4$ is recovered. As $r \to R_0$, the Casimir energy vanishes while the radial pressure diverges. Inside the black hole, the interaction may alternate between attractive and repulsive regimes depending on the plate separation and on the Lorentz-violating couplings. A domain-dependent hierarchy among the three configurations emerges, with \textit{metric-affine} effects amplifying the interior vacuum energy, while configurations with simultaneous temporal and radial deformations dominate in the exterior region. Although all geometries share the same asymptotic Schwarzschild structure, their quantitative deviations become increasingly pronounced as the Lorentz-violating parameters grow.

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Thermal Bhabha scattering under the influence of non-hermiticity effects

In this paper, we investigate the Bhabha scattering process within the framework of non-Hermitian QED at finite temperature. In this theory, the hermiticity condition, typically required in quantum field theory to ensure the reality of physical observables, is replaced by the condition of unbroken $PT$-symmetry which favors the introduction of an axial mass and a vector-axial gauge coupling. Using the Thermofield Dynamics formalism, we derive and comprehensively analyze the thermal differential cross section for the Bhabha scattering. Furthermore, we explore the high-energy limit of the scattering amplitude and establish constraints upon the axial coupling constant, offering valuable insights into the system's behavior under extreme conditions.

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Cosmic evolution from Lorentz-violating bumblebee dynamics and Tsallis holographic dark energy

In this work, the behavior, evolution, and expansion of the universe are investigated within a Lorentz-violating framework driven by Tsallis holographic dark energy. The cosmological extension is implemented through a spontaneously symmetry-breaking Bumblebee field, which is assumed to play a fundamental role in the dynamics of the universe. Estimates for key Lorentz-violating quantities are obtained, and the evolution of the Hubble parameter is analyzed from the early universe era to the present epoch. This formulation provides an alternative perspective on the Hubble tension.

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

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.

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Electron-positron scattering at finite temperature in Podolsky electrodynamics

The electron-positron annihilation process is investigated within the framework of Podolsky's generalized electrodynamics at finite temperature. In this theory, a higher-derivative term modifies the photonic kinetic sector, introducing a massive mode while preserving gauge invariance. Thermal effects are incorporated using the real-time Thermo Field Dynamics formalism. The total cross section is calculated, and the individual contributions of the Podolsky parameter and thermal effects are analyzed to highlight their influence on the scattering process.

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Non-Hermitian electron-positron annihilation under thermal effects

In this paper we examine the thermal effects into the $e^{+}e^{-}\to \ell^{+}\ell^{-}$ scattering in a non-hermitian extension of QED. We compute the thermal contributions to this scattering cross-section within the Thermo Field Dynamics approach. In order to highlight the non-hermitian effects we have considered some limits of interest: i) zero-temperature limit and high-energy limit and ii) high-temperature regime. Since this type of scattering possesses accurate experimental data for the cross-section (for muon and tau at the final state) it can be used to set stringent bounds upon the non-hermitian parameters.

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Lorentz-violating Yukawa theory at finite temperature

This paper addresses Yukawa theory, focusing on the scattering between two identical fermions mediated by an intermediate scalar boson, considering the effects of thermal contributions and Lorentz symmetry breaking. Temperature is introduced into the theory through the TFD formalism, while Lorentz violation arises from a background tensor coupled to the kinetic part of the Klein-Gordon Lagrangian. Two important quantities are calculated: the cross-section for the scattering process and the modified Yukawa potential. The main results obtained in this work demonstrate that considering Lorentz symmetry breaking has several implications for changes in symmetries and physical states, while the presence of temperature is strongly related to the strength of the interaction. This interplay between symmetry breaking and temperature effects provides deeper insights into the behavior of the Yukawa theory under different conditions.

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Exploring the impact of magnetic fields, Lorentz violation and EDM on $e^+ e^-\rightarrow l^+ l^-$ scattering

This paper explores the annihilation process of an electron-positron pair into a heavier lepton-antilepton pair, taking into account the presence of an external classical magnetic field. Additionally, it investigates corrections arising from the breakdown of Lorentz symmetries and the existence of Electric Dipole Moments (EDM) for leptons. Graphics are constructed to illustrate the influence of EDM and Lorentz violation on the cross section. Strong magnetic field limit is analyzed. Furthermore, the investigation utilizes experimental data on EDM values to explore the upper limits of the Lorentz violation parameters.

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$e^{+}e^{-}\to l^{+}l^{-}$ scattering at finite temperature in the presence of a classical background magnetic field

In this work the $e^{+}e^{-}\to l^{+}l^{-}$ scattering process is investigated. The cross-section is calculated considering three different effects: temperature, external magnetic field and chemical potential. The effect due to an external field is inserted into the problem through a redefinition of the fermionic field operator. Effects due to temperature and chemical potential are introduced using the Thermo Field Dynamics formalism.

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Thermal Pair Production from Photon-Photon Collision: Breit-Wheeler Process at Finite Temperature

In this paper we examine the pair production through the Breit-Wheeler process $γ~γ\to e^+ e^-$ in a thermal background. We compute the thermal contribution to the Breit-Wheeler differential cross section within the thermofield dynamics formalism. We evaluate in details the cross section for this process, which possess a surprisingly simple expression valid for any temperature $β$, from which we discuss some physically relevant aspects. We also consider the high temperature regime of the cross section in order to have a better understanding about its thermal behavior.

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Violation of Lorentz symmetries and thermal effects in Compton scattering

In this paper, the differential cross section for the Compton scattering process is calculated. Two types of corrections are investigated: corrections due to violation of Lorentz symmetry and thermal effects. An extended QED is considered to introduce the parameter that leads to the breaking of symmetry. While temperature effects are introduced using Thermofield Dynamics formalism. It is shown that the differential cross section changes with both corrections. These corrections are dominant at appropriate limits. These special cases are analyzed and compared with other results from the literature.

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Compton scattering in TFD formalism

In this paper, the cross section for the Compton scattering process at finite temperature is calculated. Temperature effects are introduced using the Thermofield Dynamics (TFD) formalism. It is a real-time finite temperature quantum field theory. Our result shows that thermal effects become relevant as the temperature increases. A comparison between the TFD and closed-time path results is presented.

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