The Gravitomagnetic measurement of the angular momentum of celestial bodies
arXiv:gr-qc/0401096 · doi:10.1142/9789812704030_0230
Abstract
The asymmetry in the time delay for light rays propagating on opposite sides of a spinning body is analyzed. A frequency shift in the perceived signals is found. A practical procedure is proposed for evidencing the asymmetry, allowing for a measurement of the specific angular momentum of the rotating mass. Orders of magnitude are discussed.
arXiv comment4 pages, LaTeX, submitted to the Proceedings of the "X Marcel Grossmann Meeting on General Relativity" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 20-26 (2003)