3-D Diagram of the Magnetic Wormhole (IMAGE)

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

3-D Diagram of the Magnetic Wormhole

Caption

(Left) 3-D diagram of the magnetic wormhole shows how the magnetic field lines (in red) leaves a magnet on the right pass through the wormhole. (Right) In terms of magnetism the wormhole is undetectable, which means that the magnetic field seems to disappear on the right only to reappear on the left in the form of a magnetic monopole.

Credit

Jordi Prat-Camps and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; the figure may be used in the media.

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.