We discuss the classical tests of general relativity in the presence of Rindler acceleration. Among these tests, the perihelion shifts give the tightest constraints and indicate that the Pioneer anomaly cannot be caused by a universal solar system Rindler acceleration. We address potential caveats for massive test objects. Our tightest bound on Rindler acceleration that comes with no caveats is derived from radar echo delay and yields |a|<3nm/s2. © 2011 American Physical Society.

Solar system constraints on Rindler acceleration

Carloni S.;
2011-01-01

Abstract

We discuss the classical tests of general relativity in the presence of Rindler acceleration. Among these tests, the perihelion shifts give the tightest constraints and indicate that the Pioneer anomaly cannot be caused by a universal solar system Rindler acceleration. We address potential caveats for massive test objects. Our tightest bound on Rindler acceleration that comes with no caveats is derived from radar echo delay and yields |a|<3nm/s2. © 2011 American Physical Society.
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