Gravitomagnetic measurement of the angular momentum of celestial bodies
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-11-10 v1
Abstract
The asymmetry in the time delay for light rays propagating on opposite sides of a spinning body is analyzed. A frequency shift in the perceived signals is found. A practical procedure is proposed for evidencing the asymmetry, allowing for a measurement of the specific angular momentum of the rotating mass. Orders of magnitude are considered and discussed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0305093,
title = {Gravitomagnetic measurement of the angular momentum of celestial bodies},
author = {A. Tartaglia and M. L. Ruggiero},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0305093},
year = {2009}
}
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8 pages, LATEX, 1 figure