Theories of Time Travel: Spacetime Physics & Wormholes

If we could unify quantum gravity, quantum mechanics, and general relativity into one theory, physicists argue that time travel would be possible. In this course you will study experiments that have been completed by physicists around the world and see what they have revealed about paradoxes and mutable timelines. Engage in thought experiments and debates that just might challenge your perception of time itself. Explore the limits of what you think might be possible, create a time travel theory of your own, and understand why scientists, philosophers, and science fiction enthusiasts have been captivated by time travel for decades!

*Gifted course, see Admissions Criteria for eligibility requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the key theories in physics related to time travel.
2. Analyze time travel paradoxes and mutable timelines.
3. Engage in thought experiments about the nature of time.
4. Develop and propose a personal theory of time travel.
5. Examine the cultural and philosophical impact of time travel.

Note: Information is subject to change as instructors finalize course content and syllabi.