MeJennifer said:Matt Visser - Lorentzian wormholes. From Einstein to Hawking (Springer) (1996)
Just opened this book.
Does anybody know it, and if you do, do you recommend it?
Any feedback on this book.
A Lorentzian wormhole is a hypothetical tunnel-like structure in the fabric of space-time that connects two distant points, allowing for faster-than-light travel.
The concept of Lorentzian wormholes was first proposed by physicist Hermann Minkowski in 1908, building upon the work of Hendrik Lorentz and Albert Einstein.
Lorentzian wormholes differ from other types of wormholes in that they are based on the mathematical equations of general relativity, whereas other types are based on speculative theories and have not been supported by scientific evidence.
While the concept of Lorentzian wormholes is mathematically possible, there is currently no evidence to suggest that they exist in our universe. They are still considered theoretical and require advanced technology and knowledge to create and traverse, if they do indeed exist.
Lorentzian wormholes are based on the mathematical equations of general relativity, which were developed by Albert Einstein. Stephen Hawking also contributed to the understanding of wormholes through his work on black holes and the theory of quantum mechanics. Both Einstein and Hawking have explored the concept of wormholes and their potential implications for our understanding of the universe.