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Expansion of spacetime stretches wavelengths and produces the red shift. Does it also stretch the amplitude of the wave, and make distant stars look brighter and therefor nearer?
Drakkith said:Amplitude has nothing to do with brightness in an EM wave. Intensity of a light source is dependent on how many photons you are able to collect.
Spacetime expansion is a concept in physics that describes the continuous increase in the size of the universe over time. It is believed to have started with the Big Bang and is still ongoing.
Spacetime expansion does not directly affect light waves. However, it can alter the wavelength and frequency of light waves as they travel through expanding space.
No, spacetime expansion does not stretch the amplitude of light waves. The amplitude of a light wave is determined by the energy of the photons, which is not affected by the expansion of spacetime.
Yes, the expansion of spacetime can be indirectly observed in light waves. This is known as the redshift effect, where the wavelength of light is stretched due to the expansion of space, resulting in a shift towards the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum.
There is currently no known limit to how much spacetime can expand. It is believed that the expansion of the universe will continue indefinitely, but the rate of expansion may change over time.