The confrontation between general relativity and experimentExperiments that test the foundations of gravitation theory in terms of the Einstein equivalence principle are discussed along with solar system tests of general relativity at the post-Newtonian level. These include classical (light-deflection, time delay and perihelion shift) tests as well as tests of the strong equivalence principle. The binary pulsar is discussed as an extra-solar-system gravitational testing ground, and attention is given to the multipolarity of the waves and the amount of radiation damping. The mass function, periastron shift, redshift-Doppler parameter and rate of change of the orbit period (Pb) of the binary pulsar are also considered, and it is suggested that the measurement of Pb represents the first observation of the effects of gravitational radiation.
Document ID
19800058353
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Will, C. M.
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Texas Symposium on Relativistic Astrophysics