MGAT3 - Theoretical Issues in GR |
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Mayer, Alexander |
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Relativistic Transverse Gravitational Redshift |
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Transverse gravitational redshift (TGR) is a subtle relativistic phenomenon of the gravitational field implied by first principles and empirically observed in numerous ways, yet it is unmodeled by the Einstein field equations. Richard Feynman discussed the phenomenon with students at Caltech circa 1965 based exclusively on fundamental theoretical considerations, yet never published on the subject. It is apparent that Feynman was unaware of empirical evidence for the effect at the time and in any case was unable to derive a useful predictive model. The reason that general relativity currently fails to model TGR is that Einstein’s development of the theory fails to sufficiently account for the geometric nature of time implied by the principles of relativity. A correction of this oversight allows for accurate predictive modeling of various observed manifestations of TGR including the center-to-limb variation of the solar wavelength and the marked excess redshift of white dwarfs. Additionally, a precise a priori prediction has been made for anticipated dynamical frequency variation in the the telemetry of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in its eventual 50 km altitude circular orbit that is unmodeled by canonical relativity. |
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