Model on picometer-level light gravitational delay in the GRACE Follow-On-like missions

Laser interferometry plays a crucial role in laser ranging for high-precision space missions such as GRACE(Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment)Follow-On-like missions and gravitational wave detectors.For such accuracy of modern space missions,a precise relativistic model of light propagation is required.With the post-Newtonian approximation,we utilize the Synge world function method to study the light propagation in the Earth’s gravitational field,deriving the gravitational delays up to order c^(−4).Then,we investigate the influences of gravitational delays in three inter-satellite laser ranging techniques,including one-way ranging,dual one-way ranging,and transponder-based ranging.By combining the parameters of Kepler orbit,the gravitational delays are expanded up to the order of e^(2)(e is the orbital eccentricity).Finally,considering the GRACE Follow-On-like missions,we estimate the gravitational delays to the level of picometer.The results demonstrate some high-order gravitational and coupling effects,such as c^(−4)-order gravitational delays and coupling of Shapiro and beat frequency,which may be non-negligible for higher precision laser ranging in the future.

Dark Future for Dark Matter

The prevailing cosmological constant and cold dark matter (ΛCDM) cosmic concordance model accounts for the radial expansion of the universe after the Big Bang. The model appears to be authoritative because it is based on the Einstein gravitational field equation. However, a thorough scrutiny of the underlying theory calls into question the suitability of the field equation, which states that the Einstein tensor Gμv is a constant multiple of the stress-energy tensor Tμv when they both are evaluated at the same 4D space-time point: Gμv = 8πkTμv, where k is the gravitational constant. Notwithstanding its venerable provenance, this equation is incorrect unless the cosmic pressure is p = 0;but then all that remains of the Einstein equation is the Poisson equation which models the Newtonian gravity field. This shortcoming is not resolved by adding the cosmological constant term to the field equation, Gμv +Λ gμv =8πkTμv, as in the ΛCDM model, because then p = Λ, so the pressure is a universal constant, not a variable. Numerous studies support the concept of a linearly expanding universe in which gravitational forces and accelerations are negligible because the baryonic mass density of the universe is far below its critical density. We show that such a coasting universe model agrees with SNe Ia luminosity vs. redshift distances just as well or even better than the ΛCDM model, and that it does so without having to invoke dark matter or dark energy. Occam’s razor favors a coasting universe over the ΛCDM model.

Another Way of the Continuous Linkup of Neutron-Star-Body and Surrounding Empty-Space Metrics

The metrics of the compact objects should be the continuous function of coordinates. The metrics inside every object is set by its internal structure. The metrics in the adjacent empty space is described by the outer Schwarzschild or Kerr solution of the Einstein field equations. It appears that the linkup of both object-interior and empty-space metrics is not continuous at the physical surfaces of the objects for the common, generally (by convention) accepted set of assumptions. We suggest the new way of how to achieve the success in the linkup, which does not assume the higher value of the relativistic speed limit in the empty space governed by the object, in contrast to our previous suggestion. We also give a more detailed explanation of the existence of inner physical surface of compact objects and suggest the way of the linkup of metrics in this surface. To achieve the continuous linkup, we assume a lower value of the speed limit in the object’s interior as well as a new gauging of the outer Schwarzschild solution for the inner empty space of the object. Newly established gauging constants are calculated and the success of the linkup is shown in several examples. The new gauging implies a lower gravitational attraction (lower gravitational constant) in the inner empty space in comparison with that in the outer space, which is measured in the common, observed, gravitational interactions of material objects.

Non-Trivial Linkup of Both Compact-Neutron-Object and Outer-Empty-Space Metrics

In 2011, Chinese researcher Ni found the solution of the Oppenheimer-Volkoff problem for a stable configuration of stellar object with no internal source of energy. The Ni’s solution is the nonrotating hollow sphere having not only an outer, but an inner physical radius as well. The upper mass of the object is not constrained. In our paper, we contribute to the description of the solution. Specifically, we give the explicit description of metrics inside the object and attempt to link it with that in the corresponding outer Schwarzschild solution of Einstein field equations. This task appears to be non-trivial. We discuss the problem and suggest a way how to achieve the continuous linkup of both object-interior and outer-Schwarzschild metrics. Our suggestion implies an important fundamental consequence: there is no universal relativistic speed limit, but every compact object shapes the adjacent spacetime and this action results in the specific speed limit for the spacetime dominated by the object. Regardless our suggestion will definitively be proved or the successful linkup will also be achieved in else, still unknown way, the success in the linkup represents a constraint for the physical acceptability of the models of compact objects.

Collapsing scenario for the k-essence emergent generalized Vaidya spacetime in the context of massive gravity's rainbow

In this study,we investigate the collapsing scenario for the k-essence emergent Vaidya spacetime in the context of massive gravity's rainbow.For this study,we consider that the background metric is Vaidya spacetime in massive gravity's rainbow.We show that the k-essence emergent gravity metric closely resembles the new type of generalized Vaidya massive gravity metric with the rainbow deformations for null fluid collapse,where we consider the k-essence scalar field as a function solely of the advanced or the retarded time.The k-essence emergent Vaidya massive gravity rainbow mass function is also different.This new type k-essence emergent Vaidya massive gravity rainbow metric satisfies the required energy conditions.The existence of a locally naked central singularity and the strength and strongness of the singularities for the rainbow deformations of the k-essence emergent Vaidya massive gravity metric are the interesting outcomes of the present work.

Monopole and Coulomb Field as Duals within the Unifying Reissner–Nordstrm Geometry

We are going to prove that the Monopole and the Coulomb fields are duals within the unifying structure provided by the Reissner–Nordstr¨om spacetime. This is accomplished when noticing that in order to produce the tetrad that locally and covariantly diagonalizes the stress-energy tensor, both the Monopole and the Coulomb fields are necessary in the construction. Without any of them it would be impossible to express the tetrad vectors that locally and covariantly diagonalize the stress-energy tensor. Then, both electromagnetic fields are an integral part of the same structure, the Reissner–Nordstr¨om geometry.

Modified entropic gravity revisited

Inspired by Verlinde’s idea,some modified versions of entropic gravity have been suggested.Extending them in a unified formalism,herein we derive the generalized gravitational equations accordingly.From gravitational equations,the energy-momentum conservation law and cosmological equations are investigated.The covariant conservation law of energy-momentum tensor severely constrains viable modifications of entropic gravity.A discrepancy arises when two independent methods are applied to the homogeneous isotropic universe,posing a serious challenge to modified models of entropic gravity.