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Wormhole

A hypothetical topological feature of spacetime creating a shortcut connecting two separate points in space and time.

Governing formula ds² = -c² dt² + dl² + (r₀² + l²) (dθ² + sin²θ dφ²)
SI unit Einstein-Rosen Bridge Topology

In depth

A theoretical solution to the Einstein field equations (Einstein-Rosen bridge). Traversable wormholes require exotic negative-energy matter (T_μν violation) to hold the wormhole throat open against gravitational collapse.

Examples in the real world

Theoretical models of traversable Morris-Thorne wormholes in theoretical astrophysics and science fiction.