A scalar geodesic deviation equation and a phase theorem
1983 ◽
Vol 6
(4)
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pp. 795-802
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Keyword(s):
A scalar equation is derived forη, 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 asK−Ω2>0,<0,=0.In elliptic phases we deduce a positive definite relative energyEand a phase-shift theorem. The relevance of the phase-shift theorem to gravitational plane waves is discussed.
1980 ◽
Vol 22
(1)
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pp. 28-33
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1999 ◽
Vol 14
(25)
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pp. 1739-1751
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2014 ◽
Vol 29
(29)
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pp. 1450157
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2018 ◽
Vol 15
(12)
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pp. 1850199