Mach's Principle and a Relativistic Theory of Gravitation
Abstract
The role of Mach's principle in physics is discussed in relation to the equivalence principle. The difficulties encountered in attempting to incorporate Mach's principle into general relativity are discussed. A modified relativistic theory of gravitation, apparently compatible with Mach's principle, is developed.
- Publication:
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Physical Review
- Pub Date:
- November 1961
- DOI:
- 10.1103/PhysRev.124.925
- Bibcode:
- 1961PhRv..124..925B