Self-Consistent, Self-Coupled Scalar Gravity

TL;DR

This paper develops a scalar gravity theory that incorporates field energy as a source, exploring its physical implications and solutions, aiming to provide a rational model with experimental validation, reminiscent of Einstein's early ideas.

Contribution

It introduces a self-consistent scalar gravity model including field energy as a source, extending Newtonian gravity and revisiting Einstein's early concepts.

Findings

Derivation of spherically symmetric solutions

Analysis of physical and experimental implications

Demonstration of rational model building in gravity theories

Abstract

A scalar theory of gravity extending Newtonian gravity to include field energy as its source is developed. The physical implications of the theory are probed through its spherically symmetric (source) solutions. The aim is to demonstrate rational physical model building, together with physical and experimental checks of correctness. The theory discussed here was originally considered by Einstein prior to his introduction of general relativity.