Can microscopic wormholes pass through larger wormholes without collapsing?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of using microscopic wormholes for faster-than-light communication and whether a smaller wormhole could pass through a larger one without collapsing it. It is noted that wormholes are purely theoretical and the possibility of their existence and functionality is unknown. The discussion also mentions the potential for wormholes to collapse or create instabilities upon activation.
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could a microscopic wormhole, say the mass of a few molecules, pass through a macroscopic wormhole of a few kilometers diameter without causing the throat of the wormhole to collapse? been pondering a technically FTL communication idea but not exactly sure how wormholes moving through wormholes works. I know that an object passing through the wormhole with greater mass than the wormhole would collapse it, but does the smaller mass allow a smaller wormhole to jump through another one? Does this create some sort of instability or paradox?
 
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Wormholes at the point are purely theoretical, and you're asking about them as if they were real observed phenomena. It's kind of like asking "what does a dragon sound like when it cries"? Who knows?

If I recall correctly, though, an Einstein-Rosen type worm-hole necessarily collapses before travel through it can be achieved. Something with the metric ways it's absolutely impossible to travel through before it pinches off. There may be other types of theoretical worm holes...or something...I don't know...
 
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Matterwave said:
Wormholes at the point are purely theoretical, and you're asking about them as if they were real observed phenomena. It's kind of like asking "what does a dragon sound like when it cries"? Who knows?

If I recall correctly, though, an Einstein-Rosen type worm-hole necessarily collapses before travel through it can be achieved. Something with the metric ways it's absolutely impossible to travel through before it pinches off. There may be other types of theoretical worm holes...or something...I don't know...

ERB would require theoretical negative energies to hold the throat open, or not even a neutrino could journey. There is Hawking's theory that any such "machine" would explode upon activation as well, with multiple transits of particles reaching arbitrarily high energies.
 

1. How does a wormhole through a wormhole work?

A wormhole through a wormhole is a theoretical concept in which a wormhole (a hypothetical tunnel through space-time) is connected to another wormhole. This would create a shortcut between two distant points in space, allowing for faster travel between them.

2. Can humans travel through a wormhole through a wormhole?

As of now, the technology to create and sustain a wormhole is not available. Therefore, it is not possible for humans to travel through a wormhole, let alone through a wormhole through a wormhole. However, it is a popular subject in science fiction and is being researched by scientists.

3. What are the potential dangers of traveling through a wormhole through a wormhole?

There are several potential dangers associated with traveling through a wormhole, including extreme gravitational forces, radiation, and the possibility of getting lost or becoming trapped within the wormhole. Additionally, the stability of a wormhole through a wormhole is uncertain and could collapse at any moment.

4. Are there any real-life examples of wormholes through wormholes?

Currently, there are no known examples of wormholes through wormholes in the real world. The concept is purely theoretical and has not been observed or proven to exist. However, scientists continue to study and explore the possibility of wormholes and their potential applications.

5. How does the existence of a wormhole through a wormhole affect our understanding of space-time?

The concept of a wormhole through a wormhole challenges our current understanding of space and time. It suggests that there may be shortcuts or connections between distant points in space, allowing for faster travel. If proven to exist, it could revolutionize our understanding of the universe and how we perceive space and time.

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