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Preliminary applications of the nonsymmetric Kaluza–Klein (Jordan–Thiry) theory to Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft anomalous acceleration

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The nonsymmetric Kaluza–Klein (Jordan–Thiry) theory leads to a model of a modified acceleration that can fit an anomalous acceleration experienced by the Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft. A mysterious connection between an anomalous acceleration and a Hubble constant is solved in the theory.

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I would like to thank Professor B. Lesyng for the opportunity to carry out computations using Mathematica texttrademark 7 in the Centre of Excellence BioExploratorium, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw. I would like to thank an anonymous referee for critical remarks to improve my paper.

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Kalinowski, M.W. Preliminary applications of the nonsymmetric Kaluza–Klein (Jordan–Thiry) theory to Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft anomalous acceleration. CEAS Space J 5, 19–37 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12567-013-0042-9

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