Gravitational experiments in space: Gravity Probe B and STEP

S Vitale, Adrian Cruise

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Abstract

We describe two space based gravitational physics experiments, the Gravity Probe B Relativity Mission (GPB) and the Satellite Test of the Equivalence Principle (STEP). GP-B will perform precision tests of two independent predictions of general relativity, the geodetic effect and frame dragging. STEP will provide a precision test of a foundation of general relativity, the Equivalence Principle.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)147-154
Number of pages8
JournalNuclear Physics B - Proceedings Supplements
Volume134
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2004

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