Paralel universe and Warping of Space Questions

In summary, the warping of space-time is responsible for the force of gravity. This can affect both time and space, and is observed in the slowing of atomic clocks and the deflection of light in strong gravitational fields. Falling into a non-rotating black hole is likely to result in death, but there is a small possibility of reaching an alternate universe by falling into a rotating black hole. However, this is uncertain and not something that can be confirmed through direct experimentation. Some theoretical analysis suggests that reaching another universe through a rotating black hole may be possible, but it is not a confirmed phenomenon. There is also the possibility of encountering a weak singularity known as "mass-inflation" inside a black hole, but the effects of this
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I recently read about the warping of the space and the parallel universe . Can anyone explain for me what is parallel universe and warping of space ? And if we are entering to a black hole , is it meaning that we will travel to another universe or to another time (future)?
 
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Gravity is caused by the warping of space-time. Under normal circumstances, it is the time component of the warping that is the most significant. This shows up, for instance, with atomic clocks, which run slower deeper in a gravity well.

Rulers, though, are also affected by bravity - in fact a local definition of a meter is the amount of distance light traverses in a certain amount of local time, so that as time warps, space also warps. This is usally much less significant as far as the motions of bodies go, but it does show up in such effects as the apparent deflection of light via a strong gravitational field as being twice that of what one would otherwise expect.

As far as falling into a black hole goes, if the hole is non-rotating, one is probably dead, not in an alternate universe.

There might be a small possibility of reaching a so-called alternate universe by falling into a rotating black hole rather than a rotating one, with enough planning. This is very much uncertain, though - it's not something I'd want to bet my life on. Since we won't ever be able to see the inner structure of a black hole without going beyond the event horizion, there is no way to determine experimentally the answer to this question, and it will remain beyond the confirmation of direct experiment.

For a discussion of some of the theoretical predictions of what MIGHT happen if one falls into a rotating black hole, I'd recommend Kip Thorne's book "Black holes and time warps: Einstein's outrageous legacy". Online there is a much more technical paper

http://lanl.arxiv.org/PS_cache/gr-qc/pdf/9902/9902008.pdf

that discusses this question.

I'm not aware if there are any papers that have superceeded this analysis, it is an analysis of the collapse of a charged scalar field as an indication of what MIGHT happen with a rotating black hole, it's not even a direct simulation of a rotating black hole!

But it does mention the possibility of reaching an alternate universe, for instance

Does the inner structure of a Reissner-Nordstr¨om black hole describe the generic outcome
of gravitational collapse? Novikov [5] studied the collapse of a charged shell and found that
the shell will reach a minimal radius and bounce back, emerging into another asymptotically
flat region - a different universe. The idea of reaching other universes via a black hole’s
interior is rather attractive. It immediately captured the imagination of the popular audience
and SciFi authors coined the “technical” term “Stargate” for this phenomenon. However as
predictability is lost at the CH this leads to serious conceptual problems.
We are faced with two gravitational collapse models. The “traumatic” collapse to
Schwarzschild in which nothing can escape the central singularity and the “fascinating”
collapse to Kerr or Reissner-Nordstr¨om in which a generic infalling observer might escape
unharmed to another Universe. Which of the two possibilities is the generic one?
Penrose, [6] who was the first to address this issue pointed out that small perturbations,
which are remnants of the gravitational collapse outside the collapsing object are infinitely
blueshifted as they propagate in the black-hole’s interior parallel to the Cauchy horizon.
The resulting infinite energy leads to a curvature singularity. Matzner et. al [7] have shown
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that the CH is indeed unstable to linear perturbations. This indicates that the CH might be
singular - “Stargate” might be closed. A detailed modeling of this phenomena suggests that
the CH inside charged or spinning black-holes is transformed into a null, weak singularity
[8–10]. The CH singularity is weak in the sense that an infalling observer which hits this null
singularity experiences only a finite tidal deformation [10]. Nevertheless, curvature scalars
(namely, the Newman-Penrose Weyl scalar [itex]\Phi_2[/itex] ) diverge along the CH, a phenomena known
as mass-inflation [9].

I don't fully understand the nature of this "mass-inflation" singularity, but it appears that as the tidal forces are finite, it might be survivable. It's unclear whether or not this even means that a human could survive the resulting tidal forces, much less what the other effects of this so-called "weak" singularity are. It's not even totally clear that the actual singularity would be such a weak singularity, the language on this point is tentative.

All in all, going into a black hole would be an extremely risky proposition.
 
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The concept of parallel universes refers to the idea that there may be multiple universes existing alongside our own. This theory is based on the idea that our universe is just one of many that make up a larger multiverse. These parallel universes may have different physical laws, dimensions, and even versions of ourselves.

The warping of space, also known as spacetime curvature, is a phenomenon predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. It suggests that massive objects, such as planets and stars, can bend the fabric of space and time around them. This can be visualized as a bowling ball placed on a trampoline, causing the surface to bend and objects to roll towards it.

If we were to enter a black hole, it is unclear what would happen. Some theories suggest that we may be able to travel to another universe or even to another time, as the extreme gravitational pull of a black hole can warp spacetime significantly. However, this is still a topic of ongoing research and debate in the scientific community.

In summary, the concepts of parallel universes and warping of space are intriguing and complex ideas that are still being explored and studied by scientists. While there are some theories and hypotheses, there is still much we do not fully understand about these phenomena.
 

FAQ: Paralel universe and Warping of Space Questions

What is a parallel universe?

A parallel universe is a hypothetical separate reality that exists alongside our own. It is a concept often explored in science fiction and theoretical physics, but has not been proven to exist.

Can parallel universes interact with each other?

There is currently no scientific evidence to suggest that parallel universes can interact with one another. However, some theories, such as the Many Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics, propose that parallel universes could potentially influence each other.

What is the warping of space?

Warping of space, also known as spacetime curvature, is a concept in Einstein's theory of general relativity. It refers to the idea that massive objects, such as planets or stars, can cause a distortion in the fabric of spacetime, altering the path of objects that move through it.

Can warping of space lead to time travel?

While some theories, such as the Alcubierre drive, propose that warping of space could potentially allow for faster-than-light travel, there is currently no scientific evidence to suggest that warping of space can lead to time travel.

How do scientists study parallel universes and warping of space?

Currently, there is no experimental way to directly study parallel universes. However, scientists use theoretical models and mathematical equations to explore the concept. The warping of space can be observed through astronomical observations and experiments, such as the famous confirmation of Einstein's theory during a solar eclipse in 1919.

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