Mach's Principle and a Relativistic Theory of Gravitation
Physical ReviewPublished 1 November 1961
Carl H. Brans, R. H. Dicke
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Abstract
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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