Space Oddity: Astrophysicist Prof Cooks Up Equation For Time Travel
The Professor made decades of research into black holes and Einstein¡¯s theories of relativity his basis for devising the time travel equation.
"For decades, the concept of time travel has captivated minds, inspiring countless works of literature and film. According to Earth.com, HG Wells' novel 'The Time Machine' was a pivotal moment for astrophysicist Professor Ron Mallett, sparking his lifelong fascination with the possibility of traversing through time.
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Professor Mallett's journey began with a childhood marked by tragedy when his father, a television repairman and science enthusiast, passed away when Mallett was just ten years old. Seeking solace in books, he found solace and inspiration in Wells' words, pondering the notion: 'Scientific people know very well that Time is only a kind of Space. And why cannot we move in Time as we move about in the other dimensions of Space?'
Driven by his desire to reunite with his late father, Mallett delved into decades of research on black holes and Einstein's theory of relativity. Black holes, vast regions of space with gravity so strong that even light cannot escape, and the theory of relativity, which explores the relationship between mass, energy, and spacetime, became the foundation for his groundbreaking work.
Mallett's proposed time machine revolves around the concept of manipulating gravity using an 'intense and continuous rotating beam of light.' Utilizing a ring of lasers to replicate the distortions of spacetime caused by a black hole, his innovative device offers a potential pathway to unlocking the mysteries of time travel."
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