Has there been a discovery yet about the nature of gravity - whether it is a wave or is it made of gravitons?

Question

Please help me. And also give me some links/sites from where I can get related information.

Answer 1

Gravity is not a wave, but general relativity predicts the existence of gravitational waves. This is not the same as the 'gravity waves' mentioned in a previous answer. Gravitational waves have not yet been detected.

In both classical and quantum field theories, gravity is considered to be mediated by the exchange of virtual particles called gravitons. No such real particle has ever been detected.

The newest field of study aiming to explain the nature of gravity, the other forces, matter, and 'everything' is Superstring Theory.

In my opinion, no one understands the nature of gravity. Here's my summary of science and gravity: Newtonian gravity is correct as far as it goes. General Relativity is correct as far as it goes. Quantum mechanics throws up its hands and has no idea what to do about gravity. Most scientists would place their bets on Superstring Theory as the best potential source of new insight into gravity. But they don't expect to collect soon.

Answer 2

Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity (GR) has been verified through several direct and indirect observations. I make this point because it is GR which introduces Gravitational Waves. That is, Gravitational Waves are specific solutions to Einstein's GR field equations.

Gravitons are hypothetical Quanta of Gravity that are believed to exists, as GR is still only a Classical Theory (as opposed to a Quantum Theory).

No direct nor indirect evidence of Gravitons exists, currently, to the best of my knowledge. Further, we're only now getting Gravity wave detectors on line, but I believe we'll will start detecting Gravity wave within a few years.

Answer 3

The wave pattern seen in the image is not from large ocean waves, however. The pattern is of atmospheric gravity waves on the surface of the ocean. As the name implies, atmospheric gravity waves form when buoyancy pushes air up, and gravity pulls it back down. (from nasa's page)

Here it states that the waves are not from the oceans movements but the gravitation pulls the oceans surface down. Wow thanks alot for sharing your question with me i would have never learned this info on my own. Knowledge is power and will set you free..

Answer 4

it is not made out of something, that's the rigidity of charm between any 2 products with mass. it is not in all probability "bent", however the curvature of area-time can do extraordinary issues to how power is transferred. that's counteracted quite extremely, on account that of the 4 easy forces that's by skill of a procedures the weakest.

Answer 5

No one knows, but a few gravitons showed up in my pocket last night...hmm, somethings going on...

Answer 6

why, that there gravity been acting up again?