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Recent and future tests of relativity through pulsar observations

A review will be given of several key tests of general relativistic predictions that have been made possible through pulsar observations. This will consist of a brief overview of past observations, followed by a discussion of some recent tests that have been performed. This includes, among others, those that set limits on dipolar gravitational radiation and variations in the gravitational constant, as well as strong-field tests involving pulsar timing, particularly of binary systems. A summary of potential future tests will also be outlined, including those involving gravitational wave detection, as well as highly relativistic systems such as the already-prolific double pulsar, PSR J0737-3039A/B. Finally, future telescopes and observations will contribute to and improve these tests, as well as uncover new possibilities for testing predictions of relativity, and these too will be addressed.

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