The Post-Newtonian Approximation for Relativistic Compact Binaries
We discuss various aspects of the post-Newtonian approximation in general relativity. After presenting the foundation based on the Newtonian limit, we show a method to derive post-Newtonian equations of motion for relativistic compact binaries based on a surface integral approach and the strong fiel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2007-03-01
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Series: | Living Reviews in Relativity |
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Online Access: | http://www.livingreviews.org/lrr-2007-2 |
Summary: | We discuss various aspects of the post-Newtonian approximation in general relativity. After presenting the foundation based on the Newtonian limit, we show a method to derive post-Newtonian equations of motion for relativistic compact binaries based on a surface integral approach and the strong field point particle limit. As an application we derive third post-Newtonian equations of motion for relativistic compact binaries which respect the Lorentz invariance in the post-Newtonian perturbative sense, admit a conserved energy, and are free from any ambiguity. |
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ISSN: | 1433-8351 |