Superconductors and Space: Can Electricity Bend Reality?

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The discussion centers on the potential of superconducting coils to bend spacetime through concentrated electricity. It emphasizes that spacetime is influenced by any concentration of energy, suggesting that even a small amount could have an effect. However, a distinction is made between bending spacetime and bending space, highlighting the importance of terminology in this context. The conversation also raises questions about the specific relationship between magnetic field strength (measured in Teslas) and the degree of spacetime bending. Overall, the dialogue explores the theoretical implications of superconductors in relation to spacetime manipulation.
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Hi! I was wondering that if you could put enough electricity into a superconducting coil if it would be powerful enough to bend space?
 
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Spacetime is bent by any concentration of energy. So, any amount is "enough".
 
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Khashishi said:
Spacetime is bent by any concentration of energy. So, any amount is "enough".

Space-time bending is not the same thing as space bending. Neither one implies the other. This of course an issue of terminology, as the OP may have really intended to say space-time, but nonetheless this piece of terminology is very critical conceptually.
 
Also, how much does space bend per Tesla?
 

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