Gravitomagnetism in Physics and Astrophysics

Based on general relativity, the article reviews gravitomagnetism in physics and astrophysics. Emphasis is put on observational effects. Accelerated reference frames in flat spacetime are discussed to illuminate the gravitomagnetic field. Compact insight into the dynamics of gravitationally interact...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Space science reviews 2009-12, Vol.148 (1-4), p.37-52
1. Verfasser:	Schaefer, Gerhard
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aerospace Technology and Astronautics Astrophysics and Astroparticles Physics Physics and Astronomy Planetology Space Exploration and Astronautics Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics
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Zusammenfassung:	Based on general relativity, the article reviews gravitomagnetism in physics and astrophysics. Emphasis is put on observational effects. Accelerated reference frames in flat spacetime are discussed to illuminate the gravitomagnetic field. Compact insight into the dynamics of gravitationally interacting non-spinning and spinning objects is achieved by employing the Hamilton formalism.
ISSN:	0038-6308 1572-9672
DOI:	10.1007/s11214-009-9537-2