Computer Science
Scientific paper
Dec 1983
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1983sci...222.1316r&link_type=abstract
Science (ISSN 0036-8075), vol. 222, Dec. 23, 1983, p. 1316, 1317.
Computer Science
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Gravitation Theory, Gravitational Constant, Variability, Dirac Equation, Newton Theory, Planetary Gravitation, Relativity
Scientific paper
Techniques and results in testing for variations in G, the gravitational constant that is prominent in Newton's law and Einstein's theory of gravitation, are discussed. Recent theoretical predictions indicate that G can vary only within 6-30 parts per trillion per year. The calculations have been performed mainly using Dirac's Large Numbers Hypothesis. It has been determined that the Hypothesis predicts that the relative rates of gravitational and atomic clocks change with time. Attention has been given to radar ranging data of Mercury, Venus, and Mars gathered from 1966-74 for comparison with a standard solar system model. Viking data from 1976-82 has also been examined. A small enough variation has been detected by different observers, and further experiments are recommended to verify that a variable G is being observed.
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