Gravitational deflection of fast particles and of light

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Am. J. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1119/1.12802· OSTI ID:5225740

Koltun, D S

The gravitational deflection of relativistic particles and of light is discussed from a simple point of view, in terms of velocity-dependent forces in flat space. This picture is shown to be equivalent to that of general relativity, and some of its metric extensions, in the limit of weak gravitational effects. The deflection can then be predicted, up to one free parameter. The relation of that parameter to the spin of gravitational radiation is considered, giving a simple discussion of the known connection between general relativity and a theory with spin-two fields.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627
• OSTI ID: 5225740
• Journal Information: Am. J. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 50:6; ISSN AJPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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