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Factorization of gravitational Compton scattering amplitude in the linearized version of general relativity

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology 2010-11-01 v1

Abstract

Gravitational Compton scattering process with a massive fermion is studied in the context of the linearized gravity. Gravitational gauge invariance and graviton transversality cause the transition amplitude to be factorized into that of scalar QED Compton scattering and that of fermion QED Compton scattering with an overall kinematical factor. The factorization is shown explicitly and its physical implications are discussed.

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@article{arxiv.hep-ph/9306250,
  title  = {Factorization of gravitational Compton scattering amplitude in the linearized version of general relativity},
  author = {S. Y. Choi and J. S. Shim and H. S. Song},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-ph/9306250},
  year   = {2010}
}

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11 pages, 1 figure(not included), Revtex 3.0, SNUTP 93-24