Coordinate-dependent 3 + 1 formulation of the general relativity equation of motion

1980 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 399-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Relativity Equation

The precise calculations of the constant terms in the equations of motions of planets and photons of general relativity

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-192
Author(s):  
Mei Xiaochun
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Deflection Angle ◽  
Constant Term ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Newtonian Gravity ◽  
Newtonian Theory ◽  
The Deflection Angle ◽  
Equations Of Motions

In general relativity, the values of constant terms in the equations of motions of planets and light have not been seriously discussed. Based on the Schwarzschild metric and the geodesic equations of the Riemann geometry, it is proved in this paper that the constant term in the time-dependent equation of motion of planet in general relativity must be equal to zero. Otherwise, when the correction term of general relativity is ignored, the resulting Newtonian gravity formula would change its basic form. Due to the absence of this constant term, the equation of motion cannot describe the elliptical and the hyperbolic orbital motions of celestial bodies in the solar gravitational field. It can only describe the parabolic orbital motion (with minor corrections). Therefore, it becomes meaningless to use general relativity calculating the precession of Mercury's perihelion. It is also proved that the time-dependent orbital equation of light in general relativity is contradictory to the time-independent equation of light. Using the time-independent orbital equation to do calculation, the deflection angle of light in the solar gravitational field is <mml:math display="inline"> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>1.7</mml:mn> <mml:msup> <mml:mn>5</mml:mn> <mml:mo>″</mml:mo> </mml:msup> </mml:mrow> </mml:math> . But using the time-dependent equation to do calculation, the deflection angle of light is only a small correction of the prediction value <mml:math display="inline"> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>0.87</mml:mn> <mml:msup> <mml:mn>5</mml:mn> <mml:mo>″</mml:mo> </mml:msup> </mml:mrow> </mml:math> of the Newtonian gravity theory with a magnitude order of <mml:math display="inline"> <mml:mrow> <mml:msup> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>10</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> <mml:mrow> <mml:mo>−</mml:mo> <mml:mn>5</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msup> </mml:mrow> </mml:math> . The reason causing this inconsistency was the Einstein's assumption that the motion of light satisfied the condition <mml:math display="inline"> <mml:mrow> <mml:mi>d</mml:mi> <mml:mi>s</mml:mi> <mml:mo>=</mml:mo> <mml:mn>0</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:math> in gravitational field. It leads to the absence of constant term in the time-independent equation of motion of light and destroys the uniqueness of geodesic in curved space-time. Meanwhile, light is subjected to repulsive forces in the gravitational field, rather than attractive forces. The direction of deflection of light is opposite, inconsistent with the predictions of present general relativity and the Newtonian theory of gravity. Observing on the earth surface, the wavelength of light emitted by the sun is violet shifted. This prediction is obviously not true. Practical observation is red shift. Finally, the practical significance of the calculation of the Mercury perihelion's precession and the existing problems of the light's deflection experiments of general relativity are briefly discussed. The conclusion of this paper is that general relativity cannot have consistence with the Newtonian theory of gravity for the descriptions of motions of planets and light in the solar system. The theory itself is not self-consistent too.

Entwicklung einer physikalischen Geometrie der Raum-Zeit zum Zwecke der Interpretation der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie

1964 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 665-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernst Schmutzer
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Physical Meaning ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Gravitational Acceleration ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Einstein's Equation ◽  
Physical Geometry ◽  
Fixed System ◽  
Physical Components

Up to date the interpretation of the theory of general relativity is discussed. One cause for this situation is the use of mathematical coordinates without physical meaning. In continuation of thoughts of MØLLER and CATTANEO here physical coordinates are used and on this basis a 4-dimensional physical geometry of space-time is developed by projection the mathematical tensor components into physical components. For studying the curvature of the 3-dimensional physical space and for other purposes new socalled projective partial and projective covariant derivations are introduced. On this foundation EINSTEIN’S equation of motion is investigated. Definitions for the CORIOLIS acceleration and the centrifugal-gravitational acceleration for a fixed system of reference are given. The problem of energy conservation is analysed.

scholarly journals A TOPOLOGICAL EXTENSION OF GENERAL RELATIVITY TO EXPLORE THE NATURE OF QUANTUM SPACETIME, DARK ENERGY AND INFLATION

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1330022
Author(s):  
M. SPAANS
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Discrete Time ◽  
Thought Experiment ◽  
Planck Scale ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Effective Equation ◽  
Dark Energy Density ◽  
Topological Quantum ◽  
Quantum Spacetime

General Relativity is extended into the quantum domain. A thought experiment is explored to derive a specific topological build-up for Planckian spacetime. The presented arguments are inspired by Feynman's path integral for superposition and Wheeler's quantum foam of Planck mass mini black holes (BHs)/wormholes. Paths are fundamental and prime three-manifolds like T3, S1 × S2 and S3 are used to construct quantum spacetime. A physical principle is formulated that causes observed paths to multiply: It takes one to know one. So topological fluctuations on the Planck scale take the form of multiple copies of any homeomorphically distinct path through quantum spacetime. The discrete time equation of motion for this topological quantum gravity is derived by counting distinct paths globally. The equation of motion is solved to derive some properties of dark energy and inflation. The dark energy density depends linearly on the number of macroscopic BHs in the universe and is time-dependent in a manner consistent with current astrophysical observations, having an effective equation of state w ≈ -1.1 for redshifts smaller than unity. Inflation driven by mini BHs proceeds over n ≈ 55 e-foldings, without strong inhomogeneity. A discrete time effect visible in the cosmic microwave background is suggested.

scholarly journals Stability of oscillating gaseous masses in massive Brans–Dicke gravity

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (01) ◽  
pp. 1750172
Author(s):  
M. Sharif ◽  
Rubab Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Marginal Stability ◽  
Radial Perturbation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Perturbed Equation ◽  
Schwarzschild Radius

This paper explores the instability of gaseous masses for the radial oscillations in post-Newtonian correction of massive Brans–Dicke (BD) gravity. For this purpose, we derive linearized perturbed equation of motion through Lagrangian radial perturbation which leads to the condition of marginal stability. We discuss radius of instability of different polytropic structures in terms of the Schwarzschild radius. It is concluded that our results provide a wide range of difference with those in general relativity and BD gravity.

scholarly journals Hyperbolic Motion in Gravitational Theories

1980 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 757
Author(s):  
W Davidson
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Test Particle ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Hyperbolic Motion ◽  
Speed Test ◽  
Gravitational Theories ◽  
Spherical Mass

The equation of motion of a high speed test particle in the field of a spherical mass is discussed for a parametric range of gravitational theories, including general relativity. It is shown how in principle such hyperbolic orbits may discriminate between these theories.

scholarly journals Proposal for a New Quantum Theory of Gravity III: Equations for Quantum Gravity, and the Origin of Spontaneous Localisation

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maithresh Palemkota ◽  
Tejinder P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Quantum Gravity ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Classical General Relativity ◽  
Spectral Action ◽  
Commutative Space ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
Simple Action ◽  
Spectral Equation

AbstractWe present a new, falsifiable quantum theory of gravity, which we name non-commutative matter-gravity. The commutative limit of the theory is classical general relativity. In the first two papers of this series, we have introduced the concept of an atom of space-time-matter (STM), which is described by the spectral action in non-commutative geometry, corresponding to a classical theory of gravity. We used the Connes time parameter, along with the spectral action, to incorporate gravity into trace dynamics. We then derived the spectral equation of motion for the gravity part of the STM atom, which turns out to be the Dirac equation on a non-commutative space. In the present work, we propose how to include the matter (fermionic) part and give a simple action principle for the STM atom. This leads to the equations for a quantum theory of gravity, and also to an explanation for the origin of spontaneous localisation from quantum gravity. We use spontaneous localisation to arrive at the action for classical general relativity (including matter source) from the action for STM atoms.

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