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A Proposed Test for the Gravitational Tunnel Effect

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article addresses the problem of the tunnel effect with a gravitational potential. Specifically, the quasiclassical formulation is used here, and the Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin approximation is applied to the potential. This allows the problem to be solved for different configurations with different values (masses, distances, etc.). The chosen values are intended to provide a clear comparison when varying the different parameters. Furthermore, feasible values are considered for practically replicating the experiment without resorting to astrophysical methods. Due to the low intensity of the gravitational force, these experiments will be difficult to replicate, but it is possible to improve some parameters at the expense of others.

Source: Universe

DOI: 10.3390/universe11090291

Authors: Alfonso González Jiménez, Enderson Falcón Gómez, Isabel Carnoto Amat, Luis Enrique García Muñoz

Institution: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Language: English

Topic: Relativity and Gravitational Theory

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930

Funder: Agencia Estatal de Investigación