Spherical field in rotating space in 5D

TL;DR

This paper investigates geodesic motion in a rotating five-dimensional Kaluza-Klein space, proposing a model that explains certain Pioneer spacecraft anomalies while aligning with planetary motion observations.

Contribution

It introduces a phenomenological model within 5D Kaluza-Klein theory that accounts for Pioneer-effect-like accelerations and their variation with distance.

Findings

Predicts constant additional acceleration between 20-50 a.e.

Shows increase of acceleration from 5-20 a.e.

Explains absence of effect in planetary motions

Abstract

A geodesic motion in rotating 5D space is studied in framework of Kaluza-Klein theory. A proposed phenomenological model predicts basic properties of the Pioneer-effect, namely, a) constant additional acceleration of apparatus on distance from 20 to 50 a.e., b) its increase from 5 to 20 a.e., c) observed absence of one in motion of planets.