Motion of massive bodies: Testing the nonsymmetric gravitation theory

Journal Article · Mon Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.37.918· OSTI ID:5514784

Moffat, J W; Woolgar, E

We derive the equations of motion for massive extended bodies in the first post-Newtonian approximation to the nonsymmetric gravitation theory. The results are applied to the problem of the perihelion shift of Mercury and the periastron shifts of binary stars. We prove the equivalence of gravitational and inertial masses in the theory at the first post-Newtonian level. Hence, the theory predicts no Nordtvedt effect in the Moon's orbit about Earth. Other weak-field tests of the nonsymmetric gravitation theory are discussed.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A7
• OSTI ID: 5514784
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Vol. 37:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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