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Can anyone explain what the positive energy theorem is layman terms ?
thanksPeterDonis said:Moderator's note: Moved thread to the relativity forum.
Well maybe we could start with a physical interpretation of the dominant energy condition, what is that and how does it differ from the other strong and the week energy condition?martinbn said:What do you mean by "layman terms"? I mean what do you expect as an answer? I suppose the wiki article is not what you are looking for?
windy miller said:maybe we could start with a physical interpretation of the dominant energy condition, what is that and how does it differ from the other strong and the week energy condition?
thanks will check that outIbix said:@bcrowell's free-to-download textbook on GR discusses the energy conditions in fairly plain language in section 8.1.3 (p307 or thereabouts).
The Positive Energy Theorem is a mathematical concept in physics that states that the total energy of a closed system must be positive or zero. This means that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted.
The Positive Energy Theorem is a fundamental principle in physics that helps us understand the behavior of energy in our world. It explains why energy cannot be created out of nothing and why we must conserve and use it wisely.
Sure, the Positive Energy Theorem simply means that the total amount of energy in a system cannot be negative. This is because energy is a fundamental property of matter and cannot be less than zero.
The Positive Energy Theorem is important because it helps us understand the fundamental laws of energy and how it behaves in our universe. It also has practical applications in fields such as cosmology, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
Yes, the Positive Energy Theorem has been extensively studied and tested in various scientific experiments and has been found to hold true in all cases. It is considered a fundamental principle in physics and is widely accepted by the scientific community.