Tidal Accelerometry: Exploring the Cosmos Via Gravitational Correlations
arXiv:1009.3043
Abstract
Newtonian gravitation is non-radiative but is extremely pervasive and penetrates equally into every media because it cannot be shielded. The extra terrestrial fgravity is responsible for earth's trajectory. However its correlation or geodesic deviation is manifested as semi-diurnal and diurnal tides. Tidal signals, A(t) are temporal modulations in the field differential which can be observed in a wide variety of natural and laboratory situations. A(t) is a quasi-static, low frequency signal which arises from the relative changes in positions of the detector and source and is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Isaac Newton was the first to recognize the importance of tides in astrometry and attempetd to estimate lunar mass from ocean tides. By a case study we show, how the systematics of the gravitational correlation can be used for calibration and de-trending which can significantly increase the confidence level of high precision experiments. A(t) can also be used to determine the distribution of celestial masses independently of the "1-2-3" law. Guided by modern advances in gravity wave detectors we argue that it is important to develop high precision accelerometry. With a resolution of about a nano-m it will be possible to determine solar system masses and detect the SMBH at the center of our galaxy. Observations of the gravitational correlation can potentially open up yet to be explored vistas of the cosmos.
28 pages, 3 tables and 10 figures
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