References & Citations
Physics > General Physics
Title: Novel Gravity Probe B Frame-Dragging Effect
(Submitted on 25 Jun 2004 (v1), last revised 21 Aug 2004 (this version, v3))
Abstract: The Gravity Probe B (GP-B) satellite experiment will measure the precession of on-board gyroscopes to extraordinary accuracy. Such precessions are predicted by General Relativity (GR), and one component of this precession is the `frame-dragging' or Lense-Thirring effect, which is caused by the rotation of the earth. A new theory of gravity, which passes the same extant tests of GR, predicts, however, a second and much larger `frame-dragging' precession. The magnitude and signature of this larger effect is given for comparison with the GP-B data.
Submission history
From: Reg Cahill [view email][v1] Fri, 25 Jun 2004 02:24:26 GMT (274kb)
[v2] Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:21:25 GMT (274kb)
[v3] Sat, 21 Aug 2004 02:27:28 GMT (275kb)