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Gravitational experiments in the laboratory

By Y. T. Chen , Alan Cook

Book information

Publisher
CUP
Year
2005
ISBN
9780521675536, 0521675537
Open Library ID
OL7751466M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2123136 bytes)
Pages
282\282
Topic
Physics
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2010-07-29 05:14:56

Description

This book provides an up-to-date account of the precise experiments that can be performed in a terrestrial laboratory and are used to explore the nature of universal gravitation. The experiments required are at the limits of sensitivity of mechanical measurements. The problems of experiment design are discussed, and critical accounts given of the principal experiments testing the inverse square law and the principle of equivalence, and measuring the constant of gravitation. An analysis of the effects of noise and other disturbances is also provided, further highlighting the care that is needed in experimental design and performance. The motivation for undertaking such experiments is also discussed.

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