Einstein-æther gravity: a status report
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This paper reviews the theory, phenomenology, and observational constraints on the coupling parameters of Einstein-aether gravity, i.e. General Relativity coupled to a dynamical unit timelike vector field. Several new remarks and a discussion of open issues are included.
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Einstein - Æther Gravity : Theory and Observational Constraints
Einstein-aether theory is general relativity coupled to a dynamical unit timelike vector field. A brief review of current theoretical understanding and observational constraints on the four coupling parameters of the theory is given.
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