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can someone please explain to me this theory of kurt godel?
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Originally posted by meteor
"Godel's rotating universe", also called "Godel's Universe",
is a solution that godel found in 1949 to the Einstein Field Equations
In this universe, the metric is unphysical, because there exist something called closed timelike curves.
If you enter in some of these timelike curves, you can return to the past.
Godel's rotating universe theory is a mathematical model proposed by Austrian mathematician Kurt Godel in 1949. It suggests that the universe could be rotating, which would allow for the possibility of time travel and the existence of closed time-like curves.
Unlike the Big Bang theory, which proposes a universe that is expanding and non-rotating, Godel's theory suggests a universe that is infinitely large, rotating, and without a beginning or end. This concept challenges the traditional notion of a linear, cause-and-effect timeline.
While there is no direct evidence for Godel's theory, it is supported by mathematical equations and models. Additionally, some observations of the large-scale structure of the universe, such as the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, could be explained by a rotating universe.
If Godel's theory is correct, it would allow for the possibility of time travel through the use of closed time-like curves. These are paths in which an object could travel and end up at the same point in space and time, essentially creating a loop.
Godel's rotating universe theory is a controversial idea and is not widely accepted in the scientific community. It goes against the traditional understanding of the universe and has not been supported by observational evidence. However, it remains a subject of interest and further research in the field of theoretical physics.