The propagation of light is treated in the postlinear gravitational field of binary systems. The light deflection is calculated to quadratic order in Newton’s gravitational constant and fourth order in the inverse power of the speed of light. Similarities and dissimilarities of linearized gravity and electrodynamics are discussed. A recent speed-of-gravity controversy is investigated.
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Schäfer, G., Brügmann, M.H. (2008). Propagation of Light in the Gravitational Field of Binary Systems to Quadratic Order in Newton's Gravitational Constant. In: Dittus, H., Lammerzahl, C., Turyshev, S.G. (eds) Lasers, Clocks and Drag-Free Control. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 349. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34377-6_4
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