Dissertation
Lorentz Violation and Gravity
(2007)
Abstract
This work explores the theoretical and experimental aspects of Lorentz violation in
gravity. A set of modified Einstein field equations is derived from the general Lorentzviolating
Standard-Model Extension (SME). Some general theoretical implications of
these results are discussed. The experimental consequences for weak-field gravitating
systems are explored in the Earth-laboratory setting, the solar system, and beyond.
Keywords
- gravity,
- Lorentz symmetry,
- particle physics,
- relativity,
- standard-model extension
Disciplines
Publication Date
May 29, 2007
Degree
Ph.D.
Department
Physics
Advisors
V. Alan Kostelecký, Micheal S. Berger, John L. Challifour, and James A. Musser
Comments
Proquest Dissertations # 3274990.
Citation Information
Quentin G. Bailey. "Lorentz Violation and Gravity" (2007) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/quentin_bailey/23/