Geometrodynamics: Research Status & Wheeler's Text

[Reedeegi]

Has Geometrodynamics been essentially abandoned as a theory or does some (credible) research still thrive? I ask this because I came across a copy of Wheeler's Geometrodynamics text, which was published in the 1960s.

 

[atyy]

See ADM or 3+1 approach in numerical relativity.

 

[Entropia]

Geometrodynamics is a theory in theoretical physics that attempts to describe the dynamics of space-time geometry. It was first proposed by physicist John Archibald Wheeler in the 1960s and gained some attention and research in the following decades. However, it has not become a widely accepted theory and has been largely abandoned by the scientific community.

Wheeler's Geometrodynamics text, published in the 1960s, is still considered a classic in the field and is often referenced in other works. It presents Wheeler's ideas and theories on the nature of space-time and attempts to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics.

Despite its initial interest and potential, Geometrodynamics has not been able to gain enough experimental evidence or support from other scientists to become a widely accepted theory. This is partly due to the fact that it is a highly complex and abstract theory, making it difficult to test and verify through experiments.

Today, most of the research in theoretical physics is focused on other theories such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, and quantum field theory. These theories have gained more support and evidence from experiments, making them more promising avenues for further research.

While there may still be some ongoing research and interest in Geometrodynamics, it is fair to say that it has been largely abandoned as a theory in the scientific community. This does not diminish the importance of Wheeler's work and his contributions to the field of theoretical physics. However, it does suggest that Geometrodynamics is not currently considered a credible theory in the scientific community.