Can a Gravity Lens Loop Amplify Distant Objects in Space?

[Pronoein]

Thought experiment.

Imagine building two optical mirrors around the sun an astrophysical body of the right mass, lined and diametrically opposed, at the right distance so that the sun is acting as a gravitational lens.

Mirror A reflects the light from any extrasolar object and directs it to mirror B.
Because of lensing, the image arrives amplified.
Mirror B reflects the light back to A, so the image is again amplified.
And so on.

Would it work?

 

[DaveC426913]

Thought experiment.

Imagine building two optical mirrors around the sun, lined and diametrically opposed, at the right distance so that the sun is acting as a gravitational lens.

What do the mirrors have to do with gravitational lensing?

Gravitational lensing does not magnify objects; it simply bends the path of light from them. It does not bend them in a way that can bring an image to focus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_lens

 

[Pronoein]

The mirrors are here to direct the light.

From your source: «The lensing effect can magnify and distort the image of the background source.»

 

[DaveC426913]

The mirrors are here to direct the light.

From your source: «The lensing effect can magnify and distort the image of the background source.»

I think you'd need to elaborate on your plan. I don't think it'll work the way you think it will.

 

[pmacias]

I can say that the concept of using a gravitational lens loop to amplify distant objects in space is certainly intriguing and worth exploring through thought experiments. However, there are several factors that would need to be considered before determining if this concept could actually work in practice.

Firstly, the success of this idea would depend on the precise alignment and positioning of the mirrors around the sun and the astrophysical body. Any slight deviations could lead to the light being distorted or lost, rendering the loop ineffective. Additionally, the mass and size of the mirrors would also play a crucial role in determining their ability to reflect and amplify the light from distant objects.

Moreover, the distance between the mirrors and the objects being observed would also need to be carefully calculated. If the objects are too far away, the amplification effect may be minimal, but if they are too close, the light may be too intense and cause distortion.

Furthermore, there are other potential obstacles that may hinder the success of this concept, such as the presence of other celestial bodies in the vicinity that could disrupt the gravitational lensing effect. Additionally, the mirrors would need to be carefully maintained and calibrated to ensure their effectiveness over time.

In conclusion, while the idea of using a gravitational lens loop to amplify distant objects in space is intriguing, it would require precise calculations and a thorough understanding of the complex dynamics of celestial bodies. Further research and experimentation would be needed to determine if this concept could be successfully implemented in practice.