Viscoelastic Theory Representation Of Gravitational Strain Fields In The ${}^+\Lambda$-CDM Vacuum

TL;DR

This paper proposes a novel tensor field theory modeling spacetime as a relativistic viscoelastic medium, extending general relativity to better describe gravitational interactions within the ${}^+\Lambda$-CDM vacuum.

Contribution

It introduces axioms for a viscoelastic continuum model of spacetime, forming the basis for a tensor theory of gravitational strain that advances gravitational physics.

Findings

Foundation for a tensor field theory of gravitational strain

Modeling spacetime as a relativistic viscoelastic medium

Provides a new observable measure of gravitational fields

Abstract

In recent years, investigations of gravitational interactions has led us to discover new facets of the fundamental force. With these discoveries the general theory of relativity is under greater scrutiny now than it was 100 years ago. Development of a more advanced theory is needed for experimental tests and extensive predictions of gravitational interactions in local and cosmological settings. In this work, we present axioms of a novel theory that describes spacetime as a relativistic viscoelastic continuum; retaining the properties of the natural ${}^{+}\Lambda$-CDM vacuum. With these axioms, we provide a foundation for a tensor field theory of Gravitational Strain; introduced as an advanced formulation of an elastic interpretation of gravitational interactions. This viscoelastic definition of gravity is a natural advancement of general relativity to an observable measure of a proper relativistic gravitational field.