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Measuring gravitational behavior at short distances in space: A local test for MOND/MOG

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2013-03-06 v3 Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

We consider the AQUAL theory - a theory of modified gravity capable of resolving the missing mass problem - and study its predictions for micro gravity tests at the gravitational saddle points of the Solar system. We report that the AQUAL model enhances the gravity at the sub-micrometer ranges around the gravitational saddle points in a way that so far has been unnoticed. This enhancement can be measured. We, therefore, call for moving toward implementing micrometer gravity tests within the Solar gravitational saddle points.

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@article{arxiv.1206.0173,
  title  = {Measuring gravitational behavior at short distances in space: A local test for MOND/MOG},
  author = {Qasem Exirifard},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1206.0173},
  year   = {2013}
}