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Topological Solitons

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science-and-astronomy2 years ago

Black Holes Could Be Spacetime Tangles, New Research Shows

Physicists have proposed that stable imperfections in the structure of space-time, known as "topological solitons," could mimic black holes. These solitons could be found all around the universe and could help us understand quantum physics. The researchers found that rays of light passing near these solitons would behave almost the same way as they would around a black hole. However, unlike black holes, topological solitons do not have event horizons, so you could get as close as you wanted and leave if you wanted to. The discovery of topological solitons would be a major insight into the nature of gravity, quantum gravity, and string theory.

physics2 years ago

Black Holes: Defects or Tangles in Spacetime?

Physicists have proposed that topological solitons, theoretical kinks in the fabric of space-time, could mimic black holes. These solitons could be stable, permanent imperfections in the structure of space-time, and could be found all around the universe. While they would largely look and act like black holes, they would not have event horizons, meaning you could get as close as you wanted to a soliton and leave if you wanted to. The discovery of topological solitons could provide insight into the nature of gravity, quantum gravity, and string theory.

science2 years ago

Black holes could be space-time tangles, study finds.

Physicists have proposed that stable imperfections in the structure of space-time, known as topological solitons, could mimic black holes. These solitons could be found all around the universe and could help us understand quantum physics. The researchers found that rays of light passing near a soliton would behave almost the same way as they would around a black hole, but solitons do not have event horizons, so you could get as close as you wanted and leave if you wanted to. The discovery of topological solitons would be a major insight into the nature of gravity, quantum physics, and string theory.

science2 years ago

"Spacetime Defects: The Possible Origin of Black Holes"

Theoretical physicists have discovered a new class of object called topological solitons, which are stable defects in spacetime itself. These solitons are objects of extreme spacetime that bend space and time around them, affecting the path of light. They appear exactly like black holes to a distant observer, but they do not feature event horizons. These exotic objects serve as important test studies for string theory, which has not yet been proven to be a viable update to our understanding of physics.

science2 years ago

The Possibility of Earth Being Swallowed by a Spacetime Defect

Theoretical physicists have discovered a new class of object, called topological solitons, which appear to be black holes from a distance but are actually stable defects in the fabric of spacetime itself. These solitons are based on our understanding of string theory and do not feature event horizons, making them distinct from traditional black holes. The discovery of an important observational difference between topological solitons and black holes could pave the way to testing string theory.