Kepler's Laws as Geometric Theorems: A Derivation from Einstein's Field Equations

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Heidi Peterson
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18386090
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Abstract

"This paper presents a pedagogical derivation emphasizing that Kepler's laws follow as geometric theorems without assuming Newtonian dynamics, addressing the common circularity in determining the Schwarzschild radius."

Fields of Study & Subjects

Relativity and Gravitational Theory Cosmology and Gravitation Theories Advanced Differential Geometry Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
27 January 2026
Language
EN