Part 7/11:
Modified Dispersion Relations and the Proposal of DSR
The modification of dispersion relations proposes a playful dance with Einstein’s well-known equation. Here, we analyze energy, mass, momentum, and their interactions in the quantum regime, extending insight into how new, previously negligible terms might start to dictate the behavior of particles as energy levels approach the Planck scale.
This leads us to consider the implications of a potential breakdown in Lorentz symmetry, influencing conservation laws like energy and momentum. These conservation principles are intricately tied to the foundation of particle physics and have defined how particles interact and were understood historically.