Can a Gravitational Lens Magnify Gravity? A Possible Solar System Test

Can a Gravitational Lens Magnify Gravity? A Possible Solar System Test

Can a gravitational lens magnify gravity? Leading theories of gravity likely indicate "no," but the possibility might be testable by using our Sun as a gravitational lens and carefully aligning a satellite past the minimum transparent focal distance of about 25 AU. Here the magnitude of a...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Astrophysical journal 2005-08, Vol.628 (2), p.1081-1085
1. Verfasser: Nemiroff, Robert J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Can a gravitational lens magnify gravity? Leading theories of gravity likely indicate "no," but the possibility might be testable by using our Sun as a gravitational lens and carefully aligning a satellite past the minimum transparent focal distance of about 25 AU. Here the magnitude of a maximal effect is estimated and found potentially observable.
ISSN:0004-637X
1538-4357
DOI:10.1086/430823