Turnometers

Turnometers are hypothetical devices discussed in some speculative fiction and theoretical physics contexts. They are imagined as instruments capable of measuring or detecting "turns" or "twists" in spacetime. The concept often arises in discussions of advanced propulsion systems, such as warp drives, where manipulating the fabric of spacetime is a central theme.

The theoretical basis for turnometers, if they were to exist, would likely involve detecting subtle distortions or curvatures in the geometry of spacetime. Such distortions could be caused by the presence of exotic matter, gravitational anomalies, or energy fields that interact with the spacetime continuum in ways not predicted by current, well-established physics. The precise mechanism by which a turnometer would operate remains undefined, as the nature of these hypothetical spacetime "turns" is also speculative.

In fictional narratives, turnometers are often employed by characters to navigate or understand phenomena related to faster-than-light travel or interdimensional shifts. They serve as a narrative tool to introduce and explain complex scientific concepts within the story's universe. Currently, there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of spacetime "turns" as described, nor any known technology that could function as a turnometer. The concept remains firmly within the realm of theoretical exploration and imaginative storytelling.