Electromagnetic stress energy tensor

In summary: In the Reissner Nordstrom metric, the charge seems to generate some kind of antigravity near the curvature singularity and it decreases the radius of the event horizon. Does this mean that electromagnetism generates there some kind of relative antigravity?In summary, the contribution of electromagnetic field through the electromagnetic stress energy tensor can decrease the intensity of gravity. Can it decrease pressure? In the Reissner Nordstrom metric, the charge seems to generate some kind of antigravity near the curvature singularity and it decreases the radius of the event horizon. Does this mean that electromagnetism generates there some kind of relative antigravity?
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relativityfan
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hi,

I would like to know if the contribution of some electromagnetic field through the electromagnetic stress energy tensor can decrease the intensity of gravity. it has negative components.

can it decrease pressure?

in such case, this would lead to some kind of relative antigravity like dark energy?

thank you for your reply!
 
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in the Reissner Nordstrom metric, the charge seems to generate some kind of antigravity near the curvature singularity and it decreases the radius of the event horizon. does that mean that electromagnetism generates there some kind of relative antigravity?
 
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relativityfan said:
in the Reissner Nordstrom metric, the charge seems to generate some kind of antigravity near the curvature singularity and it decreases the radius of the event horizon. does that mean that electromagnetism generates there some kind of relative antigravity?

The contribution of electromagnetic field to the metric is positive in the Reissner Nordstrom metric as can be understood from the following perturbative terms appearing in the first and second components of the line-element:

[tex]g_{00}=1-2m/r+4\pi Ge^2/r^2c^4[/tex] and
[tex]g_{11}=1/g_{00}.[/tex]

The electromagnetic field always produces a really tiny curvature unisonant with the curvature generated by the existence of matter and gravitational field. Antigravity just states that if a gravitating body has a negative total charge, then all the charged particles with the same charge sign would escape from gravity. But this has not been ever observed experimentally and usually is perdicted to be wrong because as a result of the electromagnetic field being really weak compared to the gravitational force, such interation wouldn't be possible and would indeed lead to big paradoxes inside the GR; one being the fact that gravity is an attractive force. Google "Göde Scientific Research Foundation" to get the newest news on this issue.

AB
 
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in the Kerr metric the same applies near the curvature singularity with some kind of antigravity
 

Related to Electromagnetic stress energy tensor

1. What is the Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor?

The Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor is a mathematical object used to describe the distribution of electromagnetic energy and momentum in space and time. It is a 4x4 matrix that represents the energy-momentum density and flux of an electromagnetic field.

2. How is the Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor calculated?

The Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor is calculated using the electromagnetic field equations, which describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields. These equations take into account the electric and magnetic properties of a material, as well as the motion of charged particles in the field.

3. What is the significance of the Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor?

The Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor is significant because it helps us to understand the distribution and flow of energy and momentum in electromagnetic fields. It is essential for understanding and predicting the behavior of electromagnetic waves and their effects on matter.

4. How does the Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor relate to other physical quantities?

The Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor is related to other physical quantities such as electric and magnetic fields, energy density, and momentum density. It also plays a crucial role in the general theory of relativity, as it is one of the sources of the gravitational field.

5. What are the practical applications of the Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor?

The Electromagnetic Stress Energy Tensor has several practical applications, including the design and optimization of electromagnetic devices such as antennas, motors, and generators. It is also used in the study of electromagnetic phenomena, such as electromagnetic waves, radiation, and electromagnetic interactions between particles.

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