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Submillimeter Test of the Gravitational Inverse-Square Law: A Search for “Large” Extra Dimensions

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: Motivated by higher-dimensional theories that predict new effects, we tested the gravitational 1/r(2) law at separations ranging down to 218 microm using a 10-fold symmetric torsion pendulum and a rotating 10-fold symmetric attractor. We improved previous short-range constraints by up to a factor of 1000 and find no deviations from Newtonian physics.

Source: Physical Review Letters

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.86.1418

Authors: C. D. Hoyle, U. Schmidt, B. R. Heckel, E. G. Adelberger, J. H. Gundlach, D. J. Kapner, H. E. Swanson

Institution: University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Relativity and Gravitational Theory

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2104121390

FWCI: 42.97

Cites: 21

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