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In this paper we will describe an experiment to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity in a satellite in space by means of a nearly perfect gyroscope.1 This experiment is uniquely made possible by complete use of a low temperature environment and the properties of superconductors including the use of zero magnetic fields and ultrasensitive magnetometry. In the last part of the talk we will mention other relativity experiments which make use of low temperature physics and ultra-sensitive magnetometers.
Supported in part by NASA grants NGR-05-020-015, NGR-05-020-019 and Air Force contract AF33(615)67C-1245.
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Everitt, C.W.F., Fairbank, W.M., Hamilton, W.O. (1970). General Relativity Experiments Using Low Temperature Techniques. In: Carmeli, M., Fickler, S.I., Witten, L. (eds) Relativity. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0721-1_10
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