The discussion revolves around the interaction of gravity with various wave forms, including electromagnetic waves such as gamma, x-ray, and radio waves. Participants explore the nature of gravity, questioning whether it can be classified as a wave and how it influences other wave forms, particularly in the context of General Relativity.
Participants express differing views on whether gravity can be classified as a wave, with some agreeing that gravity affects electromagnetic waves while others contest the notion of gravity being a wave itself. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the classification of gravity.
Participants have not fully explored the implications of their definitions of waves or the nuances of gravitational interactions with different wave forms. There are also unresolved aspects regarding the relationship between gravitational waves and the nature of gravity itself.
Orodruin said:Yes, gravity affects EM waves.
No, gravity is not a wave.
Yes, this does not mean that gravity is a wave. Just as EM waves do not mean an electric field is a wave or waves on the surface of a pond mean that the surface is a wave.hagar said:I have read in the last few months that gravitational waves have finally been proven to exist.