Precision engineering device to detect the fifth force

N. H. Kwong; A. Mufti; K. J. Schaudt; A. E. Hatheway

doi:10.1117/12.962949

Precision engineering device to detect the fifth force

N. H. Kwong, A. Mufti, K. J. Schaudt, A. E. Hatheway

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We outline a proposed precision experiment in fundamental physics, emphasizing the engineering requirements in the construction of the equipment. The objective of the experiment is to detect a predicted finite range gravitational force commonly called the "Fifth Force". Its execution involves measuring the earth's gravitational field vector at a large number of precisely located points (to 0.1 mm) around a closed surface. We will explain the basic idea behind the design and its advantages over previous experiments and state the accuracy requirements of various components. We will also describe two conceptual designs of the position and motion-control device.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	280-292
Number of pages	13
Journal	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	1167
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.962949
State	Published - Nov 9 1989
Event	Precision Engineering and Optomechanics 1989 - San Diego, United States Duration: Aug 7 1989 → Aug 11 1989

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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