Solar system and laboratory tests of the spectral action scale

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Authors: David Alfyorov
Cited by: 5

Abstract

We derive the modified Newtonian potential and post-Newtonian parameters of the spectral action with full Standard Model content. The linearized field equations yield two parameter-free Yukawa corrections with amplitudes −4/3 (spin-2) and +1/3 (spin-0) and calculable effective masses m₂ = Λ√(60/13) and m₀ = Λ/√(6(ξ−1/6)²). We confront these predictions with seven gravitational experiments. The Eöt-Wash torsion-balance experiment provides the strongest constraint: Λ > 2.565 × 10⁻³ eV (95% CL), corresponding to 1/Λ < 77 μm. All solar-system tests are satisfied with exponential margin. Companion paper to "Nonlocal one-loop form factors of the spectral action with Standard Model content" (doi:10.5281/zenodo.19039242).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
16 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint