How to measure the curvature of space-time

Ignazio Ciufolini and Marek Demianski
Phys. Rev. D 34, 1018 – Published 15 August 1986; Erratum Phys. Rev. D 35, 773 (1987)
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Abstract

We propose a new method of measuring the curvature of space-time using test particles. We show that to determine the curvature of space-time in vacuum it is necessary to use at least four test particles and in general at least six.

  • Received 5 November 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.34.1018

©1986 American Physical Society

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Erratum: How to measure the curvature of space-time

Ignazio Ciufolini and Marek Demianski
Phys. Rev. D 35, 773 (1987)

Authors & Affiliations

Ignazio Ciufolini

  • Center for Theoretical Physics, Center for Relativity and Center for Space Research, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712

Marek Demianski

  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267

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Vol. 34, Iss. 4 — 15 August 1986

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