Gravitational waves and the multiverse

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The discussion centers on the relationship between gravitational waves and the multiverse hypothesis, particularly regarding the possibility of detecting events within black holes using the LIGO observatory. Participants emphasize that there is no singular "multiverse hypothesis" that provides a comprehensive physical theory, and any detection of gravitational waves from black holes would depend on specific models. The concept of "baby universes" emerging from black holes is highlighted as an exotic idea lacking a robust working model, making detection highly improbable.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of gravitational waves and their detection methods, specifically LIGO.
  • Familiarity with black hole physics and general relativity (GR).
  • Knowledge of multiverse theories and their variations.
  • Ability to interpret peer-reviewed scientific literature.
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  • Research the latest findings on gravitational waves detected by LIGO.
  • Study the implications of general relativity in black hole singularities.
  • Explore various multiverse theories and their scientific foundations.
  • Investigate the concept of baby universes and related theoretical models.
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Astrophysicists, theoretical physicists, cosmologists, and anyone interested in the intersection of gravitational wave research and multiverse theories.

Kaustubh Namjoshi
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Assuming that the multiverse hypothesis is true and a singularity at the center of a black hole can give rise to another baby universe. Can we detect such an event in the LIGO observatory?
 
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To get a sound response, you need to cite a reference that claims there is a multiverse theory predicting a singularity can give rise to a baby universe.

Valid references are peer reviewed publications.

I suggest a better question (and I myself don't know the answer or I would offer it) might be -

Is there any event that might occur entirely inside a black hole that GR predicts could cause gravity waves outside the black hole?
 
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Kaustubh Namjoshi said:
Assuming that the multiverse hypothesis is true and a singularity at the center of a black hole can give rise to another baby universe. Can we detect such an event in the LIGO observatory?

As far as I know, there is no single "multiverse hypothesis" that leads to a fully fleshed out physical theory. You would have to specify exactly which theory you were asking about in order to get any answers since whether or not "external universes" can be detected via gravitational waves would be entirely model/theory dependent.
 
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Kaustubh Namjoshi said:
Assuming that the multiverse hypothesis is true
There are a couple of completely unrelated ideas that would all lead to the existence of things you could call separate universes. There is no "multiverse hypothesis".

Baby universes from black holes are among the most exotic ideas, and they don't really have a proper working model. We also couldn't detect that.
 

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