The Equivalence Principle, Uniformly Accelerated Reference Frames, and the Uniform Gravitational Field
Gerardo Muñoz, P. B. Jones
Abstract
Gerardo Muñoz, P. B. Jones
Abstract
The relation between uniformly accelerated reference frames in flat spacetime and the uniform gravitational field is examined in a relativistic context. It is shown that contrary to previous statements, equivalence does not break down in this context. No restrictions to Newtonian approximations or small enclosures are necessary.
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The relation between uniformly accelerated reference frames in flat spacetime and the uniform gravitational field is examined in a relativistic context. It is shown that contrary to previous statements, equivalence does not break down in this context. No restrictions to Newtonian approximations or small enclosures are necessary.
Key concepts: Gravitational field, Gravity Probe A, Equivalence (formal languages), Reference frame, Equivalence principle (geometric), Gravitation, Spacetime, Equivalence relation