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A test theory of the local structure of spacetime: a Finslerian approach

R Golestanian-+, M R H Khajehpour-+ and R Mansouri-+,++

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For rival theories within the framework of the test theory of Mansouri--Sexl a geometrical setting in terms of Finsler geometry has been found. It is shown that the time dilation and length contraction parameters measure the deviation from a Riemannian geometry.


PACS

02.40.-k Geometry, differential geometry, and topology

04.20.-q Classical general relativity

04.80.Cc Experimental tests of gravitational theories

03.30.+p Special relativity

04.50.-h Higher-dimensional gravity and other theories of gravity

MSC

53B40 Finsler spaces and generalizations (areal metrics)

83A05 Special relativity

Subjects

Mathematical physics

Gravitation and cosmology

Dates

Issue 1 (January 1995)

Received 25 March 1994, in final form 26 October 1994



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