Can a gravitational lens magnify gravity? A possible solar system test

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Article

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8-1-2005

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Can a gravitational lens magnify gravity? Leading theories of gravity likely indicate "no," but the possibility might be testable by using our Sun as a gravitational lens and carefully aligning a satellite past the minimum transparent focal distance of about 25 AU. Here the magnitude of a maximal effect is estimated and found potentially observable. © 2005. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved.

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Astrophysical Journal

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