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From H.G. Wells to Star Trek, audiences have been captivated by the
notions of time travel, time warps, space warps, and wornholes. But
science fiction is not the only realm where these concepts thrive.
An active group of general relativists and quantum field theorists
has produced a considerable body of serious (thought admittedly
speculative) mathematical and physical analyses of the wormhole
system. Now, with this fascinating book, readers can explore in
depth the science behind the science fiction. Drawing on pivotal
work by Einstein, Wheeler, Morris, Thorne, Hawking, and others,
Matt Visser charts the development and current state of Lorentzian
wormhole physics. Dr. Visser shows that by pushing established
physical theories to their limits, it is possible to deduce the
physical properties of such exotica as wormholes and time travel.
The physical framework he uses is derived from one of the major
research frontiers of modern theoretical physics: quantum
gravity-the intersection of classical Einstein gravity and quantum
field theory. Physicists, students of general relativity,
cosmology, quantum physics, or any interested reader with a
background in physics wil find this a provocative introduction to
an exciting and active topic of ongoing research.
Rotating black holes, as described by the Kerr space-time, are the
key to understanding the most violent and energetic phenomena in
the Universe, from the core collapse of massive supernova
explosions producing powerful bursts of gamma rays, to supermassive
black hole engines that power quasars and other active galactic
nuclei. This book is a unique, comprehensive overview of the Kerr
space-time, with original contributions and historical accounts
from researchers who have pioneered the theory and observation of
black holes, and Roy Kerr s own description of his 1963 discovery.
It covers all aspects of rotating black holes, from mathematical
relativity to astrophysical applications and observations, and
current theoretical frontiers. This book provides an excellent
introduction and survey of the Kerr space-time for researchers and
graduate students across the spectrum of observational and
theoretical astrophysics, general relativity, and high-energy
physics.
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