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If this mammoth effort does favour some other model what will the next step be?
Will every one try to find fault first?
Will every one try to find fault first?
turbo-1 said:I think we can safely assume he means Gravity Probe B, and it is a pretty probing question.
Garth, i imagine that the heavens will fall down if GPB favours some model other than GRGarth said:First it is obvious that there will be room for dispute in the GP-B results. The unexpected errors are being modeled and subtracted from the data to give the signal, however I see that if the final result is inconsistent with GR to greater than a 3 [itex]\sigma[/itex] confidence level then plenty of people will question their error models.
It is interesting to see that the present results are inconsistent with GR to a 1 [itex]\sigma[/itex] confidence level as discussed here.
If the results prove to be inconsistent with GR and consistent with another theory then it will depend on the plausibility of that other theory, but I see a lot of momentum in the standard model so that it will require time to 'turn the ship around'.
Garth
The GP-B team claim that eventually (May 08) they will be able to reduce the error bars to within 1 mas to, I presume, the 3 [itex]\sigma[/itex] CL.wolram said:Garth, i imagine that the heavens will fall down if GPB favours some model other than GR
I just need to know how much wiggle room there is, could the debate make the test a
nonsense?
To see whether it is consistent with GR, or otherwise.wolram said:Thank you Garth, if this CL is reached what will the next step be?
In this scenario, GP1 refers to General Principle 1, which is a fundamental principle in this scientific field. GR refers to General Rule, which is another important principle that guides scientific research.
It is important for GP1 to favor GR because both principles are essential in ensuring the accuracy and validity of scientific research. GP1 ensures that research is conducted ethically and with integrity, while GR helps to ensure that results are reproducible and reliable.
If GP1 fails to favor GR, it could result in biased or flawed research. This could lead to incorrect conclusions and potentially harm the progress of scientific knowledge.
Scientists can ensure that GP1 favors GR by being diligent in following both principles in their research. This includes obtaining informed consent from participants, accurately reporting methods and results, and adhering to ethical guidelines.
There may be rare exceptions where GP1 may not favor GR, such as in cases where following GR may cause harm to participants or the environment. In these cases, it is important for scientists to carefully consider the potential consequences and carefully document their decisions.