Wormhole Theories
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Wormhole Theories explores the intriguing possibility of shortcuts through space-time, examining whether these concepts, often relegated to science fiction, could exist within the framework of general relativity. The book addresses the theoretical physics governing wormholes, along with practical challenges like stabilization and the need for exotic matter. It begins by tracing the evolution of wormhole concepts, starting with Einstein and Rosen's initial bridge solutions. A core argument is that while general relativity permits wormholes, their existence hinges on exotic matter with negative mass-energy density, a substance yet unobserved. Even with exotic matter, maintaining stability against gravitational collapse poses significant challenges. The book progresses by introducing the mathematics of general relativity, then examining exotic matter's properties, and finally analyzing proposed stabilization methods. It concludes with potential implications for interstellar travel, time travel, and connections to quantum gravity. The book's value lies in its balanced assessment of theoretical possibilities and practical challenges, emphasizing the need for further research. It makes interdisciplinary connections between physics, mathematics, cosmology, and philosophy. By addressing current controversies like the existence of exotic matter and the potential for time travel paradoxes, Wormhole Theories provides a nuanced perspective on the state of wormhole research.
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