Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Although the Alcubierre Warp Drive Alcubierre M Class. Quantum Grav. 1 L73 (1994) is theoretically capable of providing faster-than-light travel, it may be difficult to use for this purpose. But is it useful for slower-than-light travel? We begin by observing the that the warp bubble will act to protect the ship from dust particles and other space debris (a potentially serious hazard even at 10% the speed of light). We then explore several modifications of the Alcubierre Warp Drive, e.g. a ‘deflector shield,’ with the perspective of keeping a ship safe from collisions with particles, projectiles, rogue planets, and other dangers of space travel.
Source: Classical and Quantum Gravity
Institution: Louisiana State University
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,325
Funder: National Science Foundation
OpenAlex ID: W7201830308
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