The discussion revolves around the concept of curved spacetime, specifically focusing on a hypothetical model involving a "temporal bulge" in a two-dimensional space that is asymptotically flat. Participants explore the implications of this model on geodesics and the nature of distances in this altered spacetime, raising questions about the mathematical formulation and physical validity of such a scenario.
Participants express differing views on the validity and implications of the proposed model, with no consensus reached on the nature of the temporal bulge or its compatibility with established physical theories. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of the model and its mathematical formulation.
Limitations include the lack of a clear mathematical framework for the proposed model, uncertainty about the implications of the bulge in the time direction, and unresolved questions about the compatibility of the model with the Einstein field equations and energy conditions.
pahenning said:Concerning the metric: I can let you know when I have it published (which I intend to do).
In other words, you don't currently have a published metric describing what you're talking about. In that case we have no valid basis for discussion.pahenning said:Just wait for the publication before denigrating it...