A New Theory of Light Deflection Due to Gravitation

A new theory of light deflection due to gravitation is proposed based on Einstein Cartan Evans (ECE) unified field theory. It is shown that the Schwarzschild parameter of 1916 can be expressed as: α = −T/R where T/R is the ratio of torsion to curvature, c is the vacuum speed of light and G is Newton’s constant. In the Einstein Hilbert theory alpha is identified with the mass M of the object that deflects light. However this identification of alpha with M was not made by Schwarzschild and conflicts with the concept of Ricci flat vacuum used in the EH equation. In the new theory the deflection of light is governed by the ratio R/T and the theory suggests a simple explanation for the Pioneer anomaly, in which a small and anomalous gravitational attraction towards the sun has been found within experimental error