Non-existence of gravitational waves. The stages of the theoretical discovery (1917-2003)

TL;DR

This paper reviews the historical development from 1917 to 2003 that led to the conclusion that gravitational waves, as predicted by general relativity, lack physical reality.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the theoretical arguments questioning the physical existence of gravitational waves.

Findings

Historical evidence shows gravitational waves are not physically real.

Theoretical debates from 1917 to 2003 support non-existence.

The paper clarifies misconceptions about gravitational wave reality.

Abstract

A short history of the theoretical discovery that the gravitational waves of general relativity do not have a physical reality.