The determination of Einstein's light-deflection in the gravitational field of the sun
Abstract
The problem of the observational determination of the light-deflection in the gravitational field of the Sun, as predicted by EINSTEIN's General Theory of Relativity, is outlined. All available results obtained at eclipse expeditions until now, as far as these have been successful, and their critical discussions are briefly summarized. Each set of observations is represented diagrammatically by the particular star field, and the published measures are shown for each star separately. The relevant details of each attempt are tabulated. An extensive bibliography covers most of the essential work on the problem.
- Publication:
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Vistas in Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- 1960
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0083-6656(60)90005-2
- Bibcode:
- 1960VA......3...47V