GRAVITATION AND THE RELATIVISTIC SPACE-TIME DOMAIN D₁

The papers in this category develop a new theory for the generation of gravity by ponderable astronomic matter. The development is effected via a simple variation of the new space-time continuum introduced in the papers on the Special Theory of Relativity. The difference is such that only one parameter need be varied to change from the mathematical representation of Pseudo-Euclidean Space-Time to the Gravitational Space-Time used here. The links below are to the introductory pages to the papers themselves.

Gravitation:, (G1 Ver. 2.2.4) - The paper on gravitation creates a new Relativistic Space Time Domain designated D₁, different from D₀ but also completely linear, and which exhibits all the characteristics of gravitational motion. This new space time Domain is subsequently shown to be equivalent to that represented by a system such as our own, the Solar System. The main feature is the derivation, within this linear continuum, of the kinematic and kinetic relationships of gravitational central orbital motion. Such motion is then shown to satisfy the tests of planetary orbit perihelion rotation, and both the curvature and the gravitational spectral red shift of electro-magnetic radiation, as observed both within the Solar System and beyond. It thereby demonstrates that a curved space time continuum is not a necessary requirement for the generation of gravity by ponderable matter.

Gravitational Force, Mass and Energy, (G2 Ver. 1.1.1) - An associated paper on gravitational motion extends the review into further kinetic matters. Gravitational force, mass and energy are considered, with particular attention being paid to the purported equality of gravitational and inertial mass. The question of gravitational kinetic energy is also reviewed in detail.

Time Dilatation, (G3 Ver. 1.2.2) - In a second associated paper on gravitational motion, using a new relationship between space, time and matter, a new theory for the mechanism generating gravity, and the time dilatation effect is developed. The theory so derived provides for all the relationships which precisely describe relativistic gravitational motion as extant within the Solar System, and as analysed in the above two papers. It therefore supports the conclusion in those papers, that a curved space-time continuum, as purported in the General Theory of Relativity, is not a necessary requirement for the generation of gravity.

Maxwell Gravity, (G4 Ver. 1.0.0) - In this paper, the Relativistic Domain theory of gravitaion is developed in the form of Maxwell's equations of electromagnetc theory. Four equations are required to express the four aspects needed, external and internal to the source, for both the spatial and temporal dimensions. Once developed, the equations are formally solved to produce the spatial expansion velocity of the source, the corresponding temporal velocity, and their associated Acceleration Potentials. An appendix on gravity waves is also included.

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