Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Theory
Scientific paper
2007-12-13
Phys.Rev.D77:101101,2008
Physics
High Energy Physics
High Energy Physics - Theory
4 pages and 5 figures, figures improved, minor clarifications and few references added, final version to appear in PRD (rapid
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevD.77.101101
String theory, as well as the string inspired brane-world models such as the Randall-Sundrum (RS) one, suggest a modification of Newton's law of gravitation at small distance scales. Search for modifications of standard gravity is an active field of research in this context. It is well known that short range corrections to gravity would violate the Newton-Birkhoff theorem. Based on calculations of RS type non-Newtonian forces for finite size spherical bodies, we propose a torsion balance based experiment to search for the effects of violation of this celebrated theorem valid in Newtonian gravity as well as the general theory of relativity. We explain the main principle behind the experiment and provide detailed calculations suggesting optimum values of the parameters of the experiment. The projected sensitivity is sufficient to probe the Randall-Sundrum parameter up to 10 microns.
Azam Mofazzal
Sami M.
Shiromizu Tetsuya
Unnikrishnan C. . S.
No associations
LandOfFree
Proposal for an experiment to search for Randall-Sundrum type corrections to Newton's law of gravitation does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Proposal for an experiment to search for Randall-Sundrum type corrections to Newton's law of gravitation, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Proposal for an experiment to search for Randall-Sundrum type corrections to Newton's law of gravitation will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-622860