Wormholes and time travel - Problem

In summary, the conversation discusses the effects of placing a wormhole near a gravitational well. It is mentioned that under the general relativity principle, there would be a time difference between the two openings of the wormhole if one end is placed in a gravitational well. The question is posed about what would happen if the middle area of the wormhole is also near a gravitational well. It is suggested that there may not be a middle area in a wormhole, but the concept of a wormhole as a bridge between two points is discussed. The idea of wormholes as a potential fifth dimension is also mentioned.
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valdar
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Under the general relativity principle, If you take a wormhole, put one end into a gravitational well, then take it out, there would be a time difference between the two openings of the wormhole.

But, what effect would it have on the wormhole if you keep the middle area of it near a gravitational well?

Technically speaking, only the openings would have the clocks attached to them, showing the time, but if the middle area of the wormhole is the area being slowed down, there should be an effect on the whole thing.
 
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valdar said:
Under the general relativity principle, If you take a wormhole, put one end into a gravitational well, then take it out, there would be a time difference between the two openings of the wormhole.

But, what effect would it have on the wormhole if you keep the middle area of it near a gravitational well?

Technically speaking, only the openings would have the clocks attached to them, showing the time, but if the middle area of the wormhole is the area being slowed down, there should be an effect on the whole thing.
I'm not sure there is a middle.

A wormhole goes from 'A' to 'C'. There is no 'B' to be in a gravity well.
 
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What if there was? A wormhole can literally be anything, a tunnel, or just an opening.

P.S. nice pun i like it :)
 
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valdar said:
What if there was? A wormhole can literally be anything, a tunnel, or just an opening.

It has an entrance and an exit. The bridge is not a construct that exists in normal space such that it could be near a gravity well.
 
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normal space

Hahah wow. That's no fun at all. So, what your saying is this,

spacetime continuum = 4th dimension
wormholes = 5th dimension?
 

1. What is a wormhole?

A wormhole is a hypothetical tunnel or shortcut through space-time that connects two distant points in the universe. It is often represented as a tunnel with two openings, or "mouths", at each end.

2. Can wormholes be used for time travel?

The concept of using a wormhole for time travel is still a topic of debate and remains purely theoretical. While some theories suggest that traversable wormholes could allow for time travel, there is currently no scientific evidence to support this idea.

3. What is the problem with using wormholes for time travel?

The main problem with using wormholes for time travel is the existence of the "grandfather paradox". This paradox states that if someone were to travel back in time and prevent their own birth, then they could not have existed to travel back in time in the first place.

4. Are there any other potential issues with time travel through wormholes?

Aside from the grandfather paradox, there are other potential issues with time travel through wormholes. These include the possibility of creating a time loop, where events keep repeating themselves, and the potential for altering the course of history and causing unintended consequences in the present timeline.

5. Is there any evidence for the existence of wormholes?

While there is currently no direct evidence for the existence of wormholes, some physicists believe that they could exist based on mathematical equations and theories such as Einstein's theory of general relativity. However, more research and evidence is needed to confirm their existence.

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