Einstein's 1935 Paper on Wormholes & Modern Physics

In summary, Albert Einstein's 1935 paper on wormholes revolutionized modern physics by introducing the concept of "bridges" in the fabric of space-time. This theory proposed that it was possible for massive objects to create gravitational fields strong enough to bend space and create shortcuts, or "wormholes," between distant points in the universe. While this idea sparked much debate and skepticism at the time, it has since become a key element in the study of black holes, time travel, and the search for a unified theory of physics. Einstein's paper continues to be a major influence on current research in the field of theoretical physics.
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Does anybody know why Einstein never pursued the idea of wormholes beyond his very short 1935 paper? If he did does anybody know of any of his papers that go into this idea in more detail. I know recently there was the proposal of EPR=ER mainly put forth by Susskind and Maldecena. The ER=EPR seems like an implied result of Einstein's original work, to begin with. The paper was titled "the particle problem in the General Theory of Relativity" and addressed the avoidance of singularities by bridges. How does this paper pan out with modern physics like string theory and so forth?
 
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the avoidance of singularities by bridges

I'm not sure what this means, since the spacetime that contains the Einstein-Rosen bridge, maximally extended Schwarzschild spacetime, has singularities (two of them).

Do you have a link to the paper you refer to?
 
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1. What is Einstein's 1935 paper on wormholes?

Einstein's 1935 paper, titled "Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered Complete?", is a theoretical paper that explores the concept of wormholes and their potential implications in modern physics.

2. What is a wormhole?

A wormhole is a hypothetical tunnel or shortcut through space-time that connects two distant points. It is often depicted as a "tunnel" with two openings, known as mouths, at either end.

3. How does Einstein's paper contribute to modern physics?

Einstein's paper introduced the concept of wormholes, which has since sparked further research and exploration into the possibility of these tunnels in space-time. It also raised questions about the completeness of quantum mechanics and its relationship with general relativity.

4. Are wormholes real?

Currently, there is no evidence to support the existence of wormholes. They remain a theoretical concept in modern physics and have yet to be observed or proven.

5. What are the potential implications of wormholes in modern physics?

If wormholes were to exist, they could potentially allow for faster-than-light travel and provide a means for time travel. However, their existence would also challenge our understanding of the laws of physics and require further research and exploration.

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