Discovering the ‘Einstein Zig-Zag’
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a groundbreaking discovery: it has uncovered the first-ever instance of what scientists are calling the ‘Einstein zig-zag‘. This phenomenon occurs when light from a luminous quasar appears duplicated six times as it navigates through the complexities of space-time, a behavior first predicted by Albert Einstein.
This dazzling light display has the potential to address one of the greatest challenges in cosmology. Experts believe that understanding the nature of this zig-zag effect could pave the way for significant advancements in our grasp of the universe.