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NASA’s Scientist Devising a Starship Warp Drive
Monday, August 26, 2013 8:52
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To pave the way for rapid interstellar travel, NASA propulsion researcher Harold “Sonny” White plans to manipulate space-time in the lab
The idea that nothing can exceed the speed of light limits our interstellar ambitions. How do we get round this?
Within general relativity, there are two loopholes that allow you to go somewhere very quickly, overcoming the restriction of the speed of light. One is a wormhole and the other is a space warp.
Watch the video: NASA Warp Drive Project
What is a space warp and how can it help?
A space warp works on the principle that you can expand and contract space at any speed. Take a terrestrial analogy.
In airports we have moving walkways that help you cover distance quicker than you would otherwise. You are walking along at 3 miles an hour, and then you step onto the walkway. You are still walking at 3 miles an hour, but you are covering the distance much more quickly relative to somebody who isn’t on the belt.
What would a starship with warp drive be like?
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“I discovered ways to reduce the energy requirements by many orders of magnitude”(Image: NASA)
Harold “Sonny” White plans to manipulate space-time in the lab
New Scientist
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Warp Field Mechanics 101
Dr. Harold “Sonny” White
NASA Johnson Space Center
We can dream. Wish I could hang in there till it happens….