Published September 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Linear approximation in a new theory of gravity

  • 1. Toronto Univ., Ontario (Canada). Dept. of Physics

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A weak-field expansion is developed for a new theory of gravity, based on a Hermitian nonsymmetric gsub(μν). Plane wave solutions exist for both the symmetric and skew parts of gsub(μν). The symmetric part of gsub(μν) is associated with the spin-2 graviton, while the skew part is related to a massless spin-O boson called the 'skewon'. In the linear approximation the Eoetvoes experiment is not violated. The one-boson exchange graph is calculated. Only quadrupole and higher poles contribute to gravitational radiation. (author)

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Journal Title
J. Phys., A (London). Math. Gen.
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
9
Series
J. Phys., A (London). Math. Gen.
Journal Page Range
2367-2376
ISSN
0305-4470