Do gravity waves experience doppler effect?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around whether gravitational waves experience a Doppler effect when there are bodies in relative motion to the source. The scope includes theoretical considerations related to wave propagation and the nature of gravitational waves.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that gravitational waves, being waves that travel at the speed of light, would theoretically experience a Doppler effect similar to other waves.
  • Others question the assertion that the speed of gravitational waves is coordinate independent and seek justification for this claim.
  • A participant references an explanation provided by Dr. Greg, implying that there may be established insights on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on whether gravitational waves experience a Doppler effect, as participants express differing views on the implications of their speed and the nature of wave propagation.

Contextual Notes

Unresolved issues include the dependence of the speed of gravitational waves on coordinate systems and the justification for claims regarding their behavior in relative motion scenarios.

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Will gravity waves theoretically experience a doppler effect for bodies in relative motion to the source?
 
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nottay said:
Will gravity waves theoretically experience a doppler effect for bodies in relative motion to the source?
Yes. They are waves that travel at the speed of light so the same principle applies.
 
DrGreg said:
Yes. They are waves that travel at the speed of light so the same principle applies.
Are you saying that waves travel at the speed of light and that this is coordinate independent? If it is not, how do you justify this claim?
 
Are you saying that waves travel at the speed of light and that this is coordinate independent?

Yes. They are waves that travel at the speed of light so the same principle applies.

Dr Greg explained it already...
 

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