How Does Matter Cause Space to Curve?

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The discussion centers around the question of how matter influences the curvature of space, exploring the relationship between matter, energy, and the geometry of spacetime. Participants express curiosity about the underlying mechanisms and implications of this phenomenon, including its relevance to cosmological events like the Big Bang.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the specific properties of matter that lead to the curvature of space, seeking a deeper understanding beyond mathematical descriptions.
  • Another participant references the Einstein field equations as a mathematical framework for understanding how matter (stress energy) curves space.
  • There is a question regarding the expansion of space during the Big Bang and how energy contributes to this process.
  • A participant poses a hypothetical scenario about a neutron star and whether it stretches space in front of it due to its own gravitational influence.
  • There is a mention of "graviton planets," indicating a curiosity about the fundamental particles associated with gravity.
  • One participant summarizes that energy, momentum, and stress are involved in the curvature of space, but does not elaborate further.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying levels of understanding and curiosity about the mechanisms of space curvature, with no consensus reached on the specific nature of matter's influence or the implications of energy in cosmological contexts.

Contextual Notes

Some claims rely on assumptions about the definitions of energy and stress, and the discussion does not resolve the complexities of how these concepts interact with spacetime geometry.

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hello. my question is how matter affect [i.e twist\deform it] space?
thanks
 
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DaleSpam said:
This is how matter (stress energy) curves space:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstein_field_equations

Hi, that is a mathematical description, i want to know what is in the matter that makes space curve.

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if energy curve space as well, than in the big bang, how come space expanded?

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if a neutron planet moving in space and curve the space in front of it, is the planet stretches by it's own power?

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are there graviton plantes?

many basic question, hope you can help me with that
thanks
 
meni ohana said:
i want to know what is in the matter that makes space curve.
Energy, momentum, and stress.
 

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