Derivation of Relativistic Transformations for Gravitational Fields from Retarded Field Integrals
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | Derivation of Relativistic Transformations for Gravitational Fields from Retarded Field Integrals |
| Author(s) | Oleg D Jefimenko |
| Keywords | gravitational fields, special relativity, electrodynamics |
| Published | 1995 |
| Journal | Galilean Electrodynamics |
| Volume | 6 |
| Number | 2 |
| Pages | 23-30 |
Abstract
Transformation equations for gravitational fields analogous to Lorentz-Einstein transformations of relativistic electrodynamics are derived from retarded gravitational field integrals. The derivation shows that Newton's gravitational theory extended to time-dependent fields is fully compatible with the principle of relativity and allows a covariant formulation. It also shows that the classical theory of retardation can be used for developing a relativity theory equivalent to Einstein's special relativity theory in its practical aspects but free from the controversial elements of the latter - time dilation and length contraction in particular.