Scalar ether theory of gravity: a modification that seems needed
Abstract
The construction of the scalar theory based on the concept of gravity as Archimedes' thrust is briefly summarized, emphasizing the two (extreme) possibilities that result from this concept for the gravitational rod contraction: it can either occur in only one direction, or be isotropic. A modified equation for the scalar field is stated for the new, isotropic case. The reasons to consider this case are: i) it is almost as natural as the other case, and ii) it should avoid the violation of the weak equivalence principle, found for a small extended body with the directional contraction. The dynamical equation stays unchanged.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0404132,
title = {Scalar ether theory of gravity: a modification that seems needed},
author = {Mayeul Arminjon},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0404132},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
LaTeX, 7 pages. Summary of a talk to be given at the IXth Conference "Physical Interpretations of Relativity Theory" (London, 3--6 September 2004). This text will be published in the Proceedings (M. C. Duffy, ed.). v2: Redactional improvements in Sects. 3 (Dynamics) and 5 (Modified Equations), a new result announced in Sect. 5, a few references updated or added