How to Zip Through a Rotating Tunnel Without Bumping Into the Walls

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The discussion explores the theoretical mechanics of navigating a rotating tunnel without colliding with its walls, drawing parallels to sci-fi concepts like wormholes. It emphasizes the importance of initial conditions and acceleration in ensuring a smooth passage. The conversation hints at the potential for this theory to inspire filmmakers in creating more realistic depictions of similar scenarios in movies. The contributors express a desire for recognition and financial reward for their ideas if utilized in popular media. Overall, the thread combines physics with creative speculation about its application in entertainment.
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This reminds me of the wormholes in many sci-fi tv shows and movies where you clearly don't want to bump into the wormhole walls. Maybe some director will spot your solution and factor it into some movie. One can only hope and once can only hope to get some recognition and/or money for its use there. :-)
 

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