Gravitational Radiation Amplitude: Inverse Square Law Explained

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The discussion centers on the applicability of the inverse square law to gravitational radiation amplitude. It is established that any spherically symmetric radiation disperses its intensity over the surface area of a sphere, which is proportional to the radius squared. The conversation also touches on the potential influence of a fifth power on the inverse square law, particularly in the context of theories involving extra dimensions. The EOT-WASH group's experiments in the millimeter range are mentioned as relevant, though their conclusiveness is uncertain.

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gravitational radiation is now widely accepted, and the mathematical
outcome of an events radiation is calculable, but why is the inverse
square law applicable to the amplitude of this radiation?
 
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Anything that is spherically symmetric will obey the inverse square law as when it is moving from the centre of origin it is spreading its intensity over the surface of a larger sphere and as we know the surface of the sphere is related to its radius squared.
 
i must be careful here as i don't have the facts in front of me.
i read some time ago that a 5TH power may have a short range
effect on the ISl for gravity, and if this effect is not found then
certain, "extra dimensions" theories can be ruled out, i think the
EOT-WASH group have done tests in the mm range, but I am not
sure if these tests are conclusive.
 

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