The Definition of Rest in Empty Universes
Abstract
Using tcst particlcs, a dctinition of rcst is givcn hicl for any typc of curved 3-space, or not. A t\\ o-rockct c\pcrimcnt is dcscribcd \N hicli cstablishcs absoliitc i-cst hamc [and A, i?o, ( /2 1? cli 2)o] \` ithoLit rcgard to any mattcr or radiation. A cosmic t in paradox is . In gcncral clativity, thc modcl \ ith Jf) = (/) = = 0 ( Milnc) is and forcc-frcc as `cli, bLit it still allo s thc definition of absolute rest. hecidiIc \ . cosmology relativity
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- April 1973
- DOI:
- 10.1086/152047
- Bibcode:
- 1973ApJ...181..261V