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Physical space can be torn in topology and general relativity
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Is it true that physical space can be torn in topology and general relativity?
Yes. Theoretical physics and general relativity allow for non-trivial changes in the topology of space and spacetime, as explored through concepts like spacetime foam and topology change.
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Wikipedia: General relativity. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_relativity
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Discusses topology change near the center of solutions and quantum-gravity effects.
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Klinkhamer, F. (2013). A new type of nonsingular black-hole solution in general relativity. peer-reviewed literature. https://doi.org/10.1142/s0217732314300183
Discusses topology change of spacetime in emergent gravity and noncommutative spacetime.
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Lee, S., Roychowdhury, R., & Yang, H. S. (2012). Topology Change of Spacetime and Resolution of Spacetime Singularity in Emergent Gravity. peer-reviewed literature. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.87.126002
Reviews Wheeler's spacetime foam leading to fluctuations in geometry and topology.
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S, C. (2023). Spacetime foam: a review.. peer-reviewed literature. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6633/acceb4
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