UNDERSTANDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORMHOLE THEORY: THE CONCEPTS OF EINSTEIN-ROSEN BRIDGES, TRAVERSABLEWORMHOLES, AND HAWKING’S STABILITY ANALYSIS

By: Nouf Aldamer

Abstract

Wormholes, theoretical passages through spacetime, have fascinated physicists and laypeople alike as potential shortcuts across the universe. This research explores the evolution of wormhole theory, focusing on Einstein-Rosen bridges, traversable wormholes, and Stephen Hawking’s insights on their stability. The objective is to examine how these concepts interrelate and contribute to our understanding of theoretical physics.

Einstein and Rosen’s 1935 model introduced the concept of wormholes as solutions to Einstein's field equations. Kip Thorne’s 1980s work extended this idea, proposing that wormholes could be traversable if stabilized by exotic matter. Stephen Hawking later examined the quantum mechanical aspects, suggesting that such structures might be inherently unstable. By synthesizing these perspectives, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of wormhole theories, offering insights into their potential and limitations within the framework of modern physics.

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