Wormhole physics

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Wormhole physics, the science behind the knowledge of wormholes. Known people within this profession are Samantha Carter, Rodney McKay, Peter Grodin and Nicholas Rush. As part of wormhole physics, there is also a branch regarding solely the Stargates who work on the principal with wormholes. Samantha Carter is considered the leading expert on Stargate wormhole physics.

[edit] Laws of wormhole physics

• The power required to activate and maintain a wormhole in the Stargate is literally astronomical. (SG1: "Children of the Gods")
• Articificial wormholes cannot be sustained for more than 38 minutes. Massive amounts of power can bypass this rule. (SG1: "Serpent's Song", "Redemption")
  • In relativistic conditions, where timeframes differ between the two ends of a wormhole, this time is measured at the arrival end. (SG1: "A Matter of Time")
• The speed at which one enters a wormhole is the same at which one exits a wormhole. (SG1: "Upgrades")
• The energy to maintain a wormhole can come from either end but the energy to dial in must come from the dialing gate.
• Matter can only travel one direction through a wormhole but energy such as radio waves can travel both ways.
• Substantial gravitational force can pass through a wormhole from either side. (i.e. the effects of a Black Hole).
• Outgoing wormholes can be affected by exterior gravitational and electromagnetic forces, causing them to connect to stargates other than their intended targets.
• The Math associated with Wormhole Physics and the Stargates was developed by the ancients in base 8 math. (SG1: "The Fifth Race")