A quantum-mechanical theory of gravitation is presented, where the motion of particles is based o... more A quantum-mechanical theory of gravitation is presented, where the motion of particles is based on the optics of de Broglie waves. Here the large-scale geometry of the universe is inherently flat, and its age is not constrained to < 13 Gyr. While this theory agrees with the standard experimental tests of Einstein's general relativity, it predicts a different second-order deflection of light, and measurement of the Lense-Thirring effect in the upcoming NASA experiment Gravity Probe B.
In this note we reply to the criticisms by Krogh concerning some aspects of the recent frame-drag... more In this note we reply to the criticisms by Krogh concerning some aspects of the recent frame-dragging test performed by Iorio with the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft in the gravitational field of Mars.
In recent analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1, 2] claims ... more In recent analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1, 2] claims confirmation of the frame-dragging effect predicted by general relativity. Initially to an accuracy of 6%, and now 0.5%, which exceeds the expected accuracy of NASA's Gravity Probe B. It is shown his results are based on a serious misinterpretation of the MGS data.
ABSTRACT In a recent analysis of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio (20... more ABSTRACT In a recent analysis of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio (2006 Class. Quantum Grav. 23 5451) found compelling evidence of general relativity&#39;s gravitomagnetic frame dragging effect. (A subsequent paper (Iorio L 2007 Preprint gr-qc/0701042v5) using the same data and equations claims agreement within 0.5% accuracy, exceeding that expected from NASA&#39;s Gravity Probe B.) However, this confirmation of general relativity was obtained by misinterpreting the MGS data and then altering a key time period.
In two analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1,2] has claimed... more In two analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1,2] has claimed confirmation of the frame-dragging effect predicted by general relativity. Initially to an accuracy of 6%, and now 0.5%, exceeding the expected accuracy of NASA's Gravity Probe B. It is shown his results come from misinterpreting the MGS data and then altering a key time period.
A quantum-mechanical theory of gravitation is presented, where the motion of particles is based o... more A quantum-mechanical theory of gravitation is presented, where the motion of particles is based on the optics of de Broglie waves. Here the large-scale geometry of the universe is inherently flat, and its age is not constrained to < 13 Gyr. While this theory agrees with the standard experimental tests of Einstein's general relativity, it predicts a different second-order deflection of light, and measurement of the Lense-Thirring effect in the upcoming NASA experiment Gravity Probe B.
In this note we reply to the criticisms by Krogh concerning some aspects of the recent frame-drag... more In this note we reply to the criticisms by Krogh concerning some aspects of the recent frame-dragging test performed by Iorio with the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft in the gravitational field of Mars.
In recent analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1, 2] claims ... more In recent analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1, 2] claims confirmation of the frame-dragging effect predicted by general relativity. Initially to an accuracy of 6%, and now 0.5%, which exceeds the expected accuracy of NASA's Gravity Probe B. It is shown his results are based on a serious misinterpretation of the MGS data.
ABSTRACT In a recent analysis of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio (20... more ABSTRACT In a recent analysis of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio (2006 Class. Quantum Grav. 23 5451) found compelling evidence of general relativity&#39;s gravitomagnetic frame dragging effect. (A subsequent paper (Iorio L 2007 Preprint gr-qc/0701042v5) using the same data and equations claims agreement within 0.5% accuracy, exceeding that expected from NASA&#39;s Gravity Probe B.) However, this confirmation of general relativity was obtained by misinterpreting the MGS data and then altering a key time period.
In two analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1,2] has claimed... more In two analyses of orbital data from the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, Iorio [1,2] has claimed confirmation of the frame-dragging effect predicted by general relativity. Initially to an accuracy of 6%, and now 0.5%, exceeding the expected accuracy of NASA's Gravity Probe B. It is shown his results come from misinterpreting the MGS data and then altering a key time period.
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