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Loop Quantum Gravity Modification of the Compton Effect
Modified dispersion relations(MDRs) as a manifestation of Lorentz invariance
violation, have been appeared in alternative approaches to quantum gravity
problem. Loop quantum gravity is one of these approaches which evidently
requires modification of dispersion relations. These MDRs will affect the usual
formulation of the Compton effect. The purpose of this paper is to incorporate
the effects of loop quantum gravity MDRs on the formulation of Compton
scattering. Using limitations imposed on MDRs parameters from Ultra High Energy
Cosmic Rays(UHECR), we estimate the quantum gravity-induced wavelength shift of
scattered photons in a typical Compton process. Possible experimental detection
of this wavelength shift will provide strong support for underlying quantum
gravity proposal.Comment: 12 pages, 2 eps figures, revised versio