Gravitational force in high energy

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between gravitational force and energy, particularly in the context of General Relativity (GR). Participants explore whether gravitational strength increases or decreases with higher energy levels, examining theoretical implications and interpretations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether gravitational force increases or decreases with high energy.
  • Another participant suggests that the original question pertains to whether energy itself has a gravitational effect, affirming that in General Relativity, energy does gravitate and higher energy densities lead to stronger gravitational effects.
  • A later reply clarifies that the inquiry is about the strength of gravity at higher energy levels.
  • One participant references the Einstein Field Equation, indicating that it describes how energy affects gravity through the curvature of spacetime.
  • Another participant introduces the idea of a grand unified theory, suggesting that at sufficiently high energies, the strength of gravitational interaction may equal that of electromagnetic and strong forces.
  • There is a call for clarification from one participant, urging the original poster to explain their question more clearly.
  • One participant emphasizes the need for specificity in discussing how energy affects gravity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing interpretations of the original question and its implications, indicating that multiple competing views remain regarding the relationship between energy and gravitational strength. The discussion does not reach a consensus.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the Einstein Field Equation and concepts from General Relativity, but there are unresolved assumptions about the nature of energy and its gravitational effects, as well as the implications of high energy scenarios.

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Will gravitational force increase or decrease in power in a high amount of energy?
 
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I don't understand that. Can you rewrite it?
 
I think what you are asking is if energy gravitates. In General Relativity, yes it does, and large energy densities gravitate more.
 
,I am asking whether gravity becomes stronger or weaker in higher energy.
 
As cosmik said, in GR both mass and energy curve spacetime, so yes, the more energy you have will result in "stronger gravity".

{R_{\mu v}-\frac{1}{2}g_{\mu v}R = 8 \pi G T_{\mu v}}

This is how we describe a gravitational field in GR. The left hand side of the equation basically describes the curvature of space, while the T on the right hand side is the matter+energy you're dealing with it.

This equation is the Maxwell equations of GR since it describes the generation of fields in GR.
 
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I think you Neutrino might be alluding to some grand unified theory which puts the strength of the gravitational interaction equal to the strength of electromagnetic and strong, only at high enough energies.
 
Let's stop trying to guess what he means and let him explain what he means.
 
okay, how about I rephrase it in another way. How does energy affect gravity?
 
General Relativity is the description of how energy affects gravity. Specifically, Einstein Field Equation relates stress-energy tensor to the space-time curvature, the later being responsible for the effect of gravity. Does that help? If not, you'll need to be more specific.
 

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