Year: 2009
Type: preprint
Abstract: The recent discovery of "dark energy" has challenged Einstein's general theory of relativity as a complete model for our macroscopic universe. From a theoretical view, the challenge is even stronger: general relativity clearly does not extend to the very small, where quantum mechanics holds sway. Fundamental physics models thus require some major revisions. We must explore deeper to both constrain and inspire this needed new physics. In the realm of the solar-system, we can effectively probe for small deviations from the predictions of general relativity: Technology now offers a wide range of opportunities to pursue experiments with accuracies orders of magnitude better than yet achieved. We describe both the relevant theoretical backgrounds and the opportunities for far more accurate solar system experiments.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Turyshev, Slava G., Murphy,, Thomas W., Adelberger, Eric G., Battat, James, Currie, Douglas, Folkner, William M., Gundlach, Jens, Merkowitz, Stephen M., Nordtvedt, Kenneth L., Reasenberg, Robert D., Shapiro, Irwin I., Shao, Michael, Stubbs, Christopher W., Tinto, Massimo, Williams, James G., Yu, Nan
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1856650755