arXiv subjects

L. Lisboa-Santos

Publications and source records attributed to L. Lisboa-Santos.

8 recordsLinked to original sources

arXiv2026

Gauge-covariant Raychaudhuri dynamics for spin-nondegenerate Lorentz-violating congruences

We investigate the Raychaudhuri dynamics of charged spin-nondegenerate Lorentz-violating particle congruences under minimal electromagnetic coupling. The coupling is introduced through the gauge-covariant momentum $P_μ=π_μ-qA_μ$, so that the branch dispersion relation keeps its free functional form, while the electromagnetic field enters through the evolution of $P_μ$. For a generic branch $\mathcal D^{(\pm)}(P)$, the tangent $k^μ_{(\pm)}$ and the momentum Hessian $M^{μν}_{(\pm)}$ determine the covariant acceleration, $a^μ_{(\pm)}=-qM^{μν}_{(\pm)}F_{νρ}k^ρ_{(\pm)}$. As a consequence, the Raychaudhuri equation acquires the branch-dependent electromagnetic source $-q\nabla_μ\!\left(M^{μν}_{(\pm)}F_{νρ}k^ρ_{(\pm)}\right)$. We apply this construction to the $b_μ$, $H_{μν}$, and $d_{μν}$ sectors, obtaining the corresponding branch tangents, Hessians, accelerations, and focusing equations. In flat spacetime, the electromagnetic field modifies the expansion through the divergence of the effective branch force. Therefore, uniform fields may bend the trajectories, whereas local focusing requires field gradients or, in the magnetic case, a coupling to an already deformed congruence. We also develop the analogous description for semiclassical quasiparticle beams, where the band Hessian plays the role of an effective electromagnetic response tensor. For anisotropic parabolic, Dirac-like, and Weyl-type dispersions, the same geometric structure relates electromagnetic textures to beam focusing. In two-branch systems, the opposite Hessians of the branches can produce focusing in one congruence and defocusing in the other, giving a quasiparticle realization of branch-dependent birefringence.

gr-qc↗

arXiv2026

Thermodynamics and emergent thermomechanical response of a quantum ring with nonminimal spin--orbit coupling

We investigate the thermodynamic and emergent thermomechanical properties of fermions confined to a one-dimensional quantum ring with effective spin--orbit interactions induced by nonminimal couplings to antisymmetric tensor fields. Using the exact spectrum obtained in the companion work, we develop canonical and grand-canonical descriptions and show that the coupling parameter~$ξ$ deforms the angular-momentum branches, reorganizing the low-energy spectrum and leaving clear signatures in the internal energy, entropy, heat capacity, and spin--orbit response functions. We also formulate an effective thermomechanical description by treating the ring circumference as a quasi-static thermodynamic variable. This leads to a pressure-like quantity and associated response coefficients, directly linked to the microscopic spectrum. In the grand-canonical ensemble, Fermi statistics strongly enhance the response, producing coupling-dependent instabilities and sign changes reminiscent of mesoscopic de~Haas--van Alphen oscillations. Finally, we introduce a phenomenological interacting extension based on an exponential resummation of the free energy, showing that collective effects can sharpen the thermomechanical response and induce anomalous thermal contraction. Our results connect spectral deformation, finite-size thermodynamics, and emergent mechanical behavior in spin--orbit-active quantum rings.

cond-mat.stat-mech↗

arXiv2026

Geometric Phases and Persistent Spin Currents from nonminimal couplings

We investigate a class of nonminimal derivative couplings between fermions and electromagnetic fields that generate Rashba-like spin--orbit interactions in one-dimensional quantum rings. Starting from a generalized Dirac Lagrangian containing two independent axial structures built from the field strength $F_{μν}$ and its dual $\tilde{F}_{μν}$, we perform a systematic nonrelativistic expansion and show that both couplings induce effective Hamiltonians of the form $\boldsymbol{\mathcal{F}}\cdot(\boldsymbol{p}\times\boldsymbolσ)$. This reveals that magnetic as well as electric background fields may give rise to Rashba-type interactions, in contrast with standard condensed-matter scenarios. Before passing to the nonrelativistic limit, we analyze the relativistic content of the model in detail: the canonical structure of the deformed Dirac operator, the admissible background classes, the effective bilinear current, and the branch splitting of the relativistic dispersion relation, which constitutes the primary relativistic signature of the theory. We derive exact analytical energy levels and normalized eigenspinors for the resulting ring Hamiltonian, compute Aharonov--Anandan geometric phases, and analyze persistent spin currents together with the associated differential spin response $\mathcal{G}_s = \partial\mathcal{J}_φ^z/\partialξ$. Exploiting the analytical control offered by the model, we derive the first systematic order-of-magnitude bounds on the two Lorentz-invariant couplings $\mathfrak{g}_1$ and $\mathfrak{g}_2$ from both spectroscopic and mesoscopic scenarios, identifying the experimental channels most sensitive to the new physics encoded in these operators. We discuss physical implications, signatures, and possible experimental analogs, and outline several promising directions involving disorder, noise, and nonequilibrium spin dynamics.

hep-th↗

arXiv2026

Electromagnetic dynamics and geometric transport in spin-nondegenerate SME particles

We investigate the electromagnetic dynamics of spin-nondegenerate classical particle models arising from Lorentz-violating sectors of the Standard-Model Extension, focusing on the $b_μ$ background. Starting from the type-2 relativistic Lagrangian, we introduce minimal electromagnetic coupling and derive the exact Hamiltonian dynamics associated with each sector in terms of the gauge-covariant kinetic momentum. The modified dispersion relation leads to a sector-dependent relation between velocity and momentum, which directly affects the response to external fields. In the presence of a uniform magnetic field, we show that the two sectors exhibit distinct cyclotron frequencies and radii, implying that even constant fields dynamically resolve the underlying structure of the theory. In the nonrelativistic regime, the Lorentz-violating background induces a sector-dependent modification of the transverse inertial response, which can be interpreted as an effective anisotropic mass. After projection onto a single sector, the reduced dynamics acquires a noncanonical symplectic structure. The equations of motion can be written in semiclassical form with an effective momentum space curvature $Ω_{\pm}$, leading to anomalous velocity terms and a modified phase-space measure. As a consequence, a purely electric field generates opposite transverse drifts proportional to $q\,\mathbf{E} \times Ω_{\pm}$, producing a Hall-like current without requiring a magnetic field.

physics.gen-ph↗

arXiv2025

Fermions in $(1+2)$-dimensions modified by nonminimal coupling and its applications to condensed matter physics

Fermions in two-dimensional space, commonly called $(1+2)$-dimensional fermions, exhibit intriguing and distinctive characteristics that distinguish them from their higher-dimensional counterparts. This paper offers a comprehensive theoretical examination of planar fermionic systems, presenting novel findings by incorporating nonminimal coupling. Our analysis includes the computation of the non-relativistic limit up to second-order corrections in the Dirac equation. We also explore the Schrödinger equation under the influence of a harmonic potential and an electric field. Furthermore, we investigate how the coupling parameter affects physical properties relevant to condensed matter systems. Our results demonstrate that this parameter significantly impacts electronic properties and Hall conductivity. The interplay between an external electric field and the coupling parameter also influences energy levels and the system's polarizability. These findings underscore the novel effects of including nonminimal coupling in wave equations, offering new insights into the physics of coupled systems.

hep-th↗

arXiv2024

Fermions with Electric Dipole Moment in curved spacetime

This paper explores the relativistic behavior of spin--half particles possessing an Electric Dipole Moment (EDM) in a curved spacetime background induced by a spiral dislocation. A thorough review of the mathematical formulation of the Dirac spinor in the framework of quantum field theory sets the foundation for our investigation. By deriving the action that governs the interaction between the spinor field, the background spacetime, and an external electric field, we establish a framework to study the dynamics of the system. Solving the resulting wave equation reveals a set of coupled equations for the radial components of the Dirac spinor, which give rise to a modified energy spectrum attributed to the EDM. To validate our findings, we apply them to the geometric phase and thermodynamics.

gr-qc↗

arXiv2023

An anisotropic rotating cosmic string with Lorentz violation: thermodynamics and Landau levels

In this work, we generalize the spacetime induced by a rotating cosmic string, taking into account anisotropic effects due the breaking of the Lorentz violation. In particular, we explore the energy levels of a massive spinless particle that is covariantly coupled to a uniform magnetic field aligned with the string. Subsequently, we introduce a scalar potential featuring both a Coulomb-type and a linear confining term and comprehensively solve the Klein-Gordon equations for each configuration. Finally, by imposing rigid-wall boundary conditions, we determine the Landau levels when the linear defect itself possesses magnetization. Notably, our analysis reveals the occurrence of Landau quantization even in the absence of gauge fields, provided the string possesses spin. Finally, the thermodynamic properties are computed as well in these scenarios.

gr-qc↗

arXiv2023

Thermodynamics of a quantum ring modified by Lorentz violation

In this work, we investigate the consequences of Lorentz-violating terms in the thermodynamic properties of a 1-dimensional quantum ring. Particularly, we use the ensemble theory to obtain our results of interest. The thermodynamic functions as well as the spin currents are calculated as a function of the temperature. We observe that parameter $ξ$, which triggers the Lorentz symmetry breaking, plays a major role in low temperature regime. Finally, depending on the configuration of the system, electrons can rotate in two different directions: clockwise and counterclockwise.

quant-ph↗