A Machian Approach to Relativistic Cosmology
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| author | Massa, Enrico Astesiano, Davide |
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| contents | We present a consistent relativistic formulation of Mach principle within a geometric theory of gravitation. In this approach, neither inertia nor free fall is assumed a priori. Instead, the motion of any local system arises from its dynamical interdependence, direct or indirect, with the rest of the Universe. This viewpoint provides a sharp criterion for what qualifies as a genuinely Machian gravitational theory. A theory is Machian only if the global mass energy distribution underwrites the very existence of the pseudo Riemannian structure of spacetime, rather than merely determining local features such as curvature on a pre existing background. We analyze the resulting cosmological model and discuss its phenomenological implications. In the appropriate local limit, the theory reduces to General Relativity, thereby preserving agreement with all Solar System tests. |
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| spellingShingle | A Machian Approach to Relativistic Cosmology Massa, Enrico Astesiano, Davide General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology We present a consistent relativistic formulation of Mach principle within a geometric theory of gravitation. In this approach, neither inertia nor free fall is assumed a priori. Instead, the motion of any local system arises from its dynamical interdependence, direct or indirect, with the rest of the Universe. This viewpoint provides a sharp criterion for what qualifies as a genuinely Machian gravitational theory. A theory is Machian only if the global mass energy distribution underwrites the very existence of the pseudo Riemannian structure of spacetime, rather than merely determining local features such as curvature on a pre existing background. We analyze the resulting cosmological model and discuss its phenomenological implications. In the appropriate local limit, the theory reduces to General Relativity, thereby preserving agreement with all Solar System tests. |
| title | A Machian Approach to Relativistic Cosmology |
| topic | General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.12459 |