Wormholes
Wormholes, or Einstein-Rosen bridges, are theoretical tunnels through space-time that connect two distant points—like a cosmic shortcut.
How they work (theoretically):
- Imagine space-time as a 2D sheet. Fold it, and a wormhole connects two distant points directly through the fold.
- A traveler entering one end would instantly emerge at the other, regardless of the distance in normal space.
Key traits:
- Based on solutions to Einstein's general relativity equations.
- May require exotic matter to stay open—something with negative energy density to prevent collapse.
- Could, in theory, allow faster-than-light travel or even time travel, depending on how the ends move relative to each other.
In fiction:
Wormholes are staples in sci-fi like Interstellar, Stargate, or The Expanse, used for instant travel across galaxies.
In essence:
A wormhole is the cosmic backdoor—a shortcut punched through the fabric of the universe, promising impossible speed with impossible physics.
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