Do moving masses create another field, similar to how a moving charge

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Moving masses do create a very small field known as a gravitomagnetic field, similar to how moving charges generate a magnetic field. This concept originates from the work of Lense and Thirring in 1918, which was based on Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. The gravitomagnetic effect is primarily associated with rotational motion and is often discussed in the context of a linearized version of General Relativity. The term 'gravitomagnetism' has become popular in modern discussions of this phenomenon. Understanding this field could provide insights into the interplay between mass and gravity in the universe.
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Do moving masses create another field, similar to how a moving charge creates a magnetic field?
 
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Jonnyb42 said:
Do moving masses create another field, similar to how a moving charge creates a magnetic field?


Yes, albeit, a very tiny (gravitomaqnetic) field according to current theory.
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Yes, albeit, a very tiny (gravitomaqnetic) field according to current theory.
Why do you ask?

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Please, what "current theory"?
 


Brin said:
Please, what "current theory"?

In 1918 Lense and Thirring, originally developed the idea using Einstein's newly developed Theory of General Relativity. And so the effect, which was originally derived for rotational motion, is generally referred to as the Lense-Thirring field.

Today, the term 'gravitomagnetism' is popularly used and often refers to its deveopment from a 'linearized' version of Gen Rel.

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Why do you ask?

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I ask because I read about it somewhere and thought it was very interesting.
 

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