Second-order contributions to gravitational deflection of lightin the parametrized post-Newtonian formalism

Journal Article · Wed Sep 15 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.26.1219· OSTI ID:7058489

Richter, G W; Matzner, R A

By considering the largest of the post-post-Newtonian terms, we have developed a parametrized expansion of the solar metric to one order beyond the linear terms. Using this parametrized post-linear metric we calculate the orbits of photons in the Sun's equatorial plane and the resulting deflection. The results depend on four of the usual parametrized post-Newtonian parameters and five new parameters, as well as on the Sun's total angular momentum and quadrupole moment parameter. Jovian light deflection is also examined.

• Research Organization: Center for Relativity, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712
• OSTI ID: 7058489
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 26:6; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
ANGULAR MOMENTUM
BASIC INTERACTIONS
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ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
GRAVITATIONAL INTERACTIONS
INTERACTIONS
MASSLESS PARTICLES
METRICS
PHOTONS
QUADRUPOLE MOMENTS
RADIATIONS
SOLAR SYSTEM
VISIBLE RADIATION