Gravity Probe B Results: Preliminary Info

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The discussion revolves around the preliminary results of the Gravity Probe B (GPB) experiment, specifically focusing on the frame dragging experiment and the anticipated release of the second half of the results related to precession. The scope includes theoretical implications and updates on the status of results publication.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about any preliminary information regarding the results of Gravity Probe B.
  • Another participant recalls that results may not be available for a few years.
  • A different participant claims that results from the frame dragging experiment have already been published and expects the second half of the GPB results to be released by the end of the year, noting no anticipated delays.
  • A follow-up question asks for the source of the published results, expressing confusion as the GPB website indicates the project is still in the final calibration phase.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the availability of results, with some asserting that results have been published while others believe they are still pending. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the status of the results.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the clarity of the publication status, as some participants reference the GPB website's indication of ongoing calibration and helium flow, which may affect the timeline for results release.

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Does anyone have any preliminary, or otherwise, information as to the results of Gravity Probe B?
 
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iirc, we won't have ANY results for a few years
 
Results of the frame dragging experiment have already been published [GR is right again!] The second half of GPB results [precession] should be out around the end of this year. I've not heard of any expected delays in releasing those results.
 
Chronos said:
Results of the frame dragging experiment have already been published [GR is right again!] The second half of GPB results [precession] should be out around the end of this year. I've not heard of any expected delays in releasing those results.

Where have these results been published? I don't see any mention of this on the GPB website

http://einstein.stanford.edu/

they say they are still in the final calibration phase and the helium is apparently still flowing.
 

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