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Emerging trends in gravitational field theories suggest the existence of novel interactions and behaviors that have yet to be observed. However, conventional astrophysical and cosmological observations are insufficient to test these theoretical predictions comprehensively. This limitation highlights the urgent need to design and execute space experiments within the solar system to investigate such potential phenomena.
One particularly intriguing aspect is the effect of torsion, a geometric property traditionally considered irrelevant to gravity since the development of General Relativity. While torsion’s influence on macroscopic and microscopic test particles remains largely unexplored, a few studies have revisited historical experimental data—such as Gravity Probe B (GP-B) and the COW experiment—with inconclusive results.
The prospect of satellite-based missions to detect torsion interactions is highly promising. Torsion effects are theorized to become more pronounced in weak field regions such as the outer regions of the solar system, making these areas ideal for experimental studies. For instance, deploying a light detector beyond Neptune’s orbit could enable the collection of solar spectrum data, facilitating a novel analysis of gravitational redshift measurements at such distances. These experiments could provide crucial evidence for torsion’s role in gravitational dynamics.
This presentation will explore the scientific rationale, experimental possibilities, and transformative potential of space-based gravity tests, emphasizing their significance in validating advanced gravitational theories and expanding our understanding of the universe.
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