Mach's Principle and a Relativistic Theory of Gravitation

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The role of Mach's principle in physics is discussed in relation to the equivalence principle. The difficulties encountered in attempting to incorporate Mach's principle into general relativity are discussed. A modified relativistic theory of gravitation, apparently compatible with Mach's principle, is developed.

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Relativity and Gravitational Theory Quantum Mechanics and Applications Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

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Published in: Physical Review

Volume 124, Issue 3, pp. 925-935

DOI: 10.1103/physrev.124.925

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