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Atlas3
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could the bend be described mathematically? Not the vector the curvature.
Atlas3 said:Is there quantum effects at intersection? Not necessarily gravity or time. On the photon.
Spacetime curvature is the bending or warping of the fabric of space and time caused by the presence of massive objects. This is described by Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Refraction is the phenomenon of light changing direction and speed when passing through different mediums. This change in direction is caused by the difference in density between the two mediums and can result in a change in the angle of the light's path.
Yes, light experiences a slight spacetime curvature when passing through a medium due to the change in speed and direction caused by refraction. However, this curvature is very small and not as significant as the curvature caused by massive objects.
The amount of spacetime curvature caused by refraction is determined by the properties of the medium, such as its density and index of refraction, as well as the angle at which the light enters and exits the medium. This can be calculated using the laws of refraction and general relativity.
The spacetime curvature caused by refraction is very small and not easily observable in everyday situations. However, it can be observed and measured in more extreme cases, such as in gravitational lensing or when light passes through very dense mediums like black holes.