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Gravitomagnetic measurement of the angular momentum of celestial bodies

A. Tartaglia, M. L. Ruggiero

gr-qcarXiv:gr-qc/0305093

Abstract

The asymmetry in the time delay for light rays propagating on opposite sides of a spinning body is analyzed. A frequency shift in the perceived signals is found. A practical procedure is proposed for evidencing the asymmetry, allowing for a measurement of the specific angular momentum of the rotating mass. Orders of magnitude are considered and discussed.

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