[Paper Review] Un Resultat Gravimetrique pour la Renaissance de la Theorie Corpusculaire "An Experimental Gravimetric Result for the Revival of Corpuscular Theory"

Maurice Duval|arXiv (Cornell University)|May 17, 2007

Geophysics and Gravity Measurements2 references3 citations

TL;DR

This paper proposes a modified Newtonian gravitational law based on graviton absorption and mass distribution, yielding precise agreement with planetary perihelion advances. It predicts a 0.13 microgal local gravity reduction during solar eclipses, supported by 2.4 microgal anomalous measurements in Montreal (1994), suggesting experimental validation of corpuscular gravity theory.

ABSTRACT

The gravitational phenomenon, founded on the assumption of absorption of a flux of gravitons through the matter, led to a law of attraction comprising a term of attenuation of gravity. The attenuation effect, which depends on the distribution of mass elements into the Sun, was compared with the relativistic effect for the orbital elements of planets. The calculations carried out with our modified law of Newton, lead to a perfect agreement for the advance of the perihelion of planets, and give an interaction cross section with the matter of 3.2x10^-17 m2/kg (approximately 10^-40 cm2/nucleon). The effect of attenuation during a solar eclipse will produce a local reduction in the soli-lunar attraction of 0.13 microgal. This small variation of gravity during the eclipse can lead to distortions of the geoid of about ten millimetres of which effect on gravity, estimated at a few microgals, is compatible with the observed gravitational anomalies. The gravimetric measurements taken in the area of Montreal during the Sun eclipse of May 10, 1994, show the existence of an anomaly of 2.4 microgals that coincides perfectly with the period of the eclipse.

Motivation & Objective

• To revive corpuscular gravity theory by introducing a graviton absorption mechanism with mass-dependent attenuation.
• To resolve discrepancies in planetary perihelion precession using a modified Newtonian law with attenuation effects.
• To test the hypothesis that solar eclipses induce measurable gravity anomalies due to reduced graviton flux.
• To correlate observed gravimetric anomalies during the 1994 solar eclipse with theoretical predictions of gravity reduction.

Proposed method

• Derives a modified gravitational law incorporating attenuation from mass distribution in the Sun, based on graviton absorption.
• Applies the attenuation term to calculate perihelion precession for planets, matching observed values.
• Estimates the interaction cross-section between gravitons and matter as 3.2×10⁻¹⁷ m²/kg.
• Predicts a 0.13 microgal reduction in solar-lunar gravity during a solar eclipse due to attenuated graviton flux.
• Analyzes historical gravimetric data from Montreal (May 10, 1994) for anomalies coinciding with the eclipse.
• Compares predicted gravity distortions (up to 10 mm geoid shift) with observed anomalies of a few microgals.

Experimental results

Research questions

• RQ1 Can a corpuscular gravity model with graviton absorption reproduce the observed perihelion advance of planets?
• RQ2 Does the attenuation of gravitational flux during a solar eclipse produce a measurable local gravity anomaly?
• RQ3 What is the effective interaction cross-section between gravitons and matter consistent with planetary orbital data?
• RQ4 Is there empirical evidence for gravity anomalies during solar eclipses matching theoretical predictions?
• RQ5 Can the observed 2.4 microgal anomaly in Montreal (1994) be attributed to reduced solar-lunar gravitational attraction during the eclipse?

Key findings

• The modified Newtonian law with attenuation reproduces planetary perihelion precession with high precision.
• The derived graviton-matter interaction cross-section is 3.2×10⁻¹⁷ m²/kg, equivalent to approximately 10⁻⁴⁰ cm²/nucleon.
• A predicted gravity reduction of 0.13 microgal occurs during solar eclipses due to attenuated graviton flux.
• The Montreal gravimetric data from May 10, 1994, recorded a 2.4 microgal anomaly coinciding exactly with the eclipse period.
• The observed anomaly is compatible with the predicted 0.13 microgal reduction and associated geoid distortions of up to 10 mm.
• The results support the viability of a corpuscular gravity model based on graviton absorption and mass-dependent attenuation.