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Theory and experiment in gravitational physicsNew technological advances have made it feasible to conduct measurements with precision levels which are suitable for experimental tests of the theory of general relativity. This book has been designed to fill a new need for a complete treatment of techniques for analyzing gravitation theory and experience. The Einstein equivalence principle and the foundations of gravitation theory are considered, taking into account the Dicke framework, basic criteria for the viability of a gravitation theory, experimental tests of the Einstein equivalence principle, Schiff's conjecture, and a model theory devised by Lightman and Lee (1973). Gravitation as a geometric phenomenon is considered along with the parametrized post-Newtonian formalism, the classical tests, tests of the strong equivalence principle, gravitational radiation as a tool for testing relativistic gravity, the binary pulsar, and cosmological tests.
Document ID
19820039349
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Book
Authors
Will, C. M.
(Washington University St. Louis, MO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
82A22884
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF PHY-76-21454
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-7204
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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