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Lorentz-covariant model of the system of two gravitating particles

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We give a Lorentz-covariant description of the system of two gravitating particles by considering it as a system of two Einstein relativistic particles interacting via the gravitation field. The resulting model gives the correct description of the motion of Mercury relative to the Sun.

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  1. Terje Aaberge

    Present address: Département de Physique Théorique, 32, Bld. d'Yvoy, CH-1211, Genève 4, Switzerland

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  1. Institut de Physique, Université de Neuchâtel, Rue A. -L. Breguet 1, CH-2000, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

    Terje Aaberge

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Aaberge, T. Lorentz-covariant model of the system of two gravitating particles. Gen Relat Gravit 10, 897–902 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00756753

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