A scalar geodesic deviation equation and a phase theorem
A scalar equation is derived for η, the distance between two structureless test particles falling freely in a gravitational field: η¨+(K−Ω2)η=0. An amplitude, frequency and a phase are defined for the relative motion. The phases are classed as elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic according as K−Ω2>...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1983-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0161171283000678 |