Pioneer 10 Anomaly: Revising GR Physics Model with Intriguing "Nudges

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the Pioneer 10 anomaly and the potential revision of General Relativity (GR) physics models. Participants explore the implications of new theoretical approaches and the process of publishing personal theories within the scientific community.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant, Jim, claims to have developed a model that addresses the Pioneer anomaly with new "nudges" to existing GR physics, suggesting it reveals something novel and elegant.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about Jim's model but cautions against discussing unpublished ideas publicly due to forum rules.
  • Several participants emphasize the importance of adhering to forum guidelines regarding speculative theories and suggest that Jim consider the Independent Research forum for discussion.
  • There are suggestions for Jim to identify appropriate journals for publication, with mentions of the American Physical Society (APS) as a potential option.
  • Concerns are raised about the necessity of being familiar with current literature to ensure the originality and correctness of Jim's ideas.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of following forum rules regarding speculative theories and the need for publication in recognized journals. However, there is no consensus on the validity or details of Jim's proposed model, as it remains largely unexplored in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the limitations of discussing personal theories that have not been published, highlighting the need for peer review and adherence to established scientific discourse.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring the intersection of General Relativity and spacecraft anomalies, as well as those considering the publication process for new theoretical models in physics.

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This area of physics (GR and spacecraft anomalies) have intrigued me for years.

I have discovered a few things and developed a model that seems to fit the Pioneer's anomaly, with a couple of intriguing "nudges" to our existing GR physics model. Would like to publish and or have the concept reviewed. I am a Aero/EE so not in the physics publish mainstream. The model does reveal something new "solid" I don't think has been discussed in the mainstream yet. It is elegant, simple and includes new physics.

I admire the work JPL's team Anderson et al. has done and believe they are on a similar track.


Jim
 
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Alright, so out with it.
 
Nabeshin said:
Alright, so out with it.
Careful! If he discusses the idea here before it is published, he will receive warnings, infractions or worse.

@OP: read the forum rules.
 
Welcome to Physics Forums, Jim!

Please click on the "Rules" link at the top of any page here, and note the section Overly Speculative Posts. The only place here where we permit discussion of personal theories that are not already "out there" in the professional scientific community (usually this means published in a peer-reviewed professional journal), is in our Independent Research forum. You'll find a link to it, and a link to its guidelines, on the rules page.
 
Roger all that. It has always been under wraps and will remain. My question is what would be a good society / publication to get it reviewed ? APS ?
 
JimP10Anomaly said:
Roger all that. It has always been under wraps and will remain. My question is what would be a good society / publication to get it reviewed ? APS ?

You could first try testing the waters of your theory in the Independent Research forum, as jtbell pointed-out.
 
You should be publishing in the same journals you are reading.

(And if you aren't reading the journals, how do you know your idea is new and correct?)
 
Vanadium 50 said:
You should be publishing in the same journals you are reading.
That is a good "rule of thumb". Another one would be to look at your list of references and submit it to the journal that you referenced most often.
 

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