Noncommutative QED and $\gamma \gamma$ scattering

Abstract

We study $\gamma \gamma$ scattering in noncommutative QED (NCQED) where the gauge field has Yang-Mills type coupling, giving new contributions to the scattering process and making it possible for it to occur at tree level. The process takes place at one loop level in the Standard Model (SM) and could be an important signal for physics beyond SM. But it is found that the Standard Model contribution far exceeds the tree level contribution of the noncommutative case.

Comments: Minor corrections made and references added