Does wormhole create gravitational wave?

In summary, it is uncertain if gravitational waves can be created by a wormhole, but if they did, it is possible to detect them.
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I've seen many sci-fi that they said wormhole could be detected by its gravitational wave ?
Does wormhole actually create gravitational wave ?
And how could a pair of black hole spinning around each other create such thing as gravity wave ?
I am sorry for lacking knowledge about general relativity.
 
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Gravity waves are created when masses move around. You're creating gravity waves every time you wiggle your fingers, although they are too weak to be detected by any imaginable instrument even in the same room, far less at astronomical distances. However, two neutron stars or black holes in a tight orbit are so massive and moving so quickly and in such a regular way that we have a chance of detecting the resulting gravitational radiation.

The stable wormhole solutions to the equations of general relativity probably do not exist in the real world (they would require weird stuff like exotic matter with negative mass) so there's only so far we can go thinking about them. If they did exist, and if they moved enough mass quickly enough, there would be detectable gravitational radiation.
 
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Gravity waves are created when masses move around. You're creating gravity waves every time you wiggle your fingers, although they are too weak to be detected by any imaginable instrument even in the same room, far less at astronomical distances. However, two neutron stars or black holes in a tight orbit are so massive and moving so quickly and in such a regular way that we have a chance of detecting the resulting gravitational radiation.

The stable wormhole solutions to the equations of general relativity probably do not exist in the real world (they would require weird stuff like exotic matter with negative mass) so there's only so far we can go thinking about them. If they did exist, and if they moved enough mass quickly enough, there would be detectable gravitational radiation.
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Related to Does wormhole create gravitational wave?

1. What is a wormhole and how does it create gravitational waves?

A wormhole is a theoretical tunnel-like structure in space-time that is believed to connect distant points in the universe. According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, a wormhole would create gravitational waves by distorting the fabric of space-time as objects move through it.

2. Can wormholes actually exist?

While wormholes are purely theoretical at this point, scientists have not been able to rule out their existence. There have been some mathematical models that suggest wormholes could exist, but there is currently no observational evidence to support this.

3. How would we detect gravitational waves from a wormhole?

If a wormhole were to exist and create gravitational waves, we would need highly sensitive detectors to pick up the small distortions in space-time. Currently, there are several gravitational wave detectors around the world, such as LIGO and VIRGO, which are constantly searching for these waves.

4. What would be the implications if a wormhole was discovered to create gravitational waves?

If a wormhole was confirmed to exist and create gravitational waves, it would have significant implications for our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics. It could potentially open up new possibilities for space travel and allow us to explore distant parts of the universe.

5. Are there any current experiments or research being done on wormholes and gravitational waves?

Yes, there are ongoing experiments and research being conducted to try and detect gravitational waves from potential wormholes. These include using advanced technology and simulations to search for specific patterns and signals that could indicate the presence of a wormhole.

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