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Testing gravity at the second post-Newtonian level through gravitational deflection of massive particles

Journal Article · · Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
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  1. High Energy and Cosmic Ray Research Centre, University of North Bengal, Siliguri, WB 734013 (India)
Expression for second post-Newtonian level gravitational deflection angle of massive particles is obtained in a model independent framework. Comparison of theoretical values with the observationally constructed values of post-Newtonian parameters for massive particles offers the future possibility of testing at that level competing gravitational theories as well as the equivalence principle. Advantage of studying gravitational deflection of massive particles over that of massless particles in testing gravity is discussed.
OSTI ID:
20935291
Journal Information:
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields, Journal Name: Physical Review. D, Particles Fields Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 75; ISSN PRVDAQ; ISSN 0556-2821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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