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Can anyone suggest me a few sources for his calculations?
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Eddington's Experiment: Sources for Calculations
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around sourcing detailed calculations related to Eddington's experiment, specifically focusing on the deflection of light and the apparent positions of stars as observed during the experiment. Participants seek references that provide in-depth mathematical derivations rather than just results or expected values.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests sources for detailed calculations related to Eddington's experiment.
- Several participants suggest using Google for general searches, but express difficulty in finding specific calculations.
- Another participant proposes searching for general relativity tests and the deflection of light as potential sources.
- A question is raised about whether the calculations sought pertain to the deflection of light or the apparent positions of stars observed by Eddington.
- A reference to an arxiv paper is provided as a modern reanalysis of Eddington's experiment.
- One participant cites Einstein's original calculation of light bending near the sun and provides a link to the relevant section of his work.
- Another participant mentions Eddington's use of a specific value from general relativity in his analysis.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the availability of detailed calculations, with some suggesting general sources while others express frustration at the lack of specific information.
Contextual Notes
Participants note the distinction between different types of calculations related to the experiment, indicating that the discussion may depend on the definitions and interpretations of the calculations sought.