Gravitational Deflection of Light: A Heuristic Derivation at the Undergraduate Level
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| author | Kim, Hongbin Yeom, Dong-han Kim, Jong Hyun |
| author_facet | Kim, Hongbin Yeom, Dong-han Kim, Jong Hyun |
| contents | In this paper, we present a new heuristic derivation of the gravitational deflection of light around the Sun at the undergraduate level. Instead of solving the geodesic equation directly, we compute the correct deflection angle by focusing on the acceleration term of null geodesics. Using this heuristic deviation, we expect that undergraduate students who have not learned general relativity will be able to experience this computation, which is one of the most remarkable evidences of general relativity. |
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| spellingShingle | Gravitational Deflection of Light: A Heuristic Derivation at the Undergraduate Level Kim, Hongbin Yeom, Dong-han Kim, Jong Hyun General Physics In this paper, we present a new heuristic derivation of the gravitational deflection of light around the Sun at the undergraduate level. Instead of solving the geodesic equation directly, we compute the correct deflection angle by focusing on the acceleration term of null geodesics. Using this heuristic deviation, we expect that undergraduate students who have not learned general relativity will be able to experience this computation, which is one of the most remarkable evidences of general relativity. |
| title | Gravitational Deflection of Light: A Heuristic Derivation at the Undergraduate Level |
| topic | General Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.04529 |