Generalized Einstein-Aether theories and the Solar System

It has been shown that generalized Einstein-Aether theories may lead to significant modifications to the non-relativistic limit of the Einstein equations. In this paper we study the effect of a general class of such theories on the Solar System. We consider corrections to the gravitational potential...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2007-11
Main Authors: Bonvin, Camille, Durrer, Ruth, Ferreira, Pedro G, Starkman, Glenn, Zlosnik, Tom G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Einstein equations
Gravitation theory
Mercury (planet)
Solar system
Time lag
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Summary:It has been shown that generalized Einstein-Aether theories may lead to significant modifications to the non-relativistic limit of the Einstein equations. In this paper we study the effect of a general class of such theories on the Solar System. We consider corrections to the gravitational potential in negative and positive powers of distance from the source. Using measurements of the perihelion shift of Mercury and time delay of radar signals to Cassini, we place constraints on these corrections. We find that a subclass of generalized Einstein-Aether theories are compatible with these constraints.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.0707.3519