Theory and Experiment in Gravitational Physics

@inproceedings{Will1981TheoryAE,
  title={Theory and Experiment in Gravitational Physics},
  author={Clifford M. Will},
  year={1981}
}
  • C. Will
  • Published 1 August 1982
  • Physics
New technological advances have made it feasible to conduct measurements with precision levels which are suitable for experimental tests of the theory of general relativity. This book has been designed to fill a new need for a complete treatment of techniques for analyzing gravitation theory and experience. The Einstein equivalence principle and the foundations of gravitation theory are considered, taking into account the Dicke framework, basic criteria for the viability of a gravitation theory… 
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