AN APPROACH TO A THEORY OF GRAVITATION
- 1 August 1960
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Physics
- Vol. 38 (8) , 975-982
- https://doi.org/10.1139/p60-108
Abstract
The form of the space–time metric in a scalar theory of gravitation follows from the assumption that the potential is arbitrary to the extent of an additive constant. No field equations are needed. Expressions are found for the gravitational red shift, the perihelion motion of a planet, and the bending of light by the sun. From the observed values of these quantities one can determine the metric and the potential due to a gravitating mass.Keywords
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