Abstract
In the realm of theoretical physics and space exploration, the concept of faster-than-light (FTL) travel has long been a tantalizing prospect. The theory of special relativity, developed by Albert Einstein, firmly established the cosmic speed limit: the speed of light in a vacuum. According to this theory, objects with mass cannot reach or surpass this speed, leading to seemingly insurmountable challenges in the quest for interstellar and intergalactic travel. However, human curiosity and the desire to explore the universe continue to fuel the pursuit of viable FTL propulsion systems. One of the most intriguing propositions in this pursuit is the Alcubierre Drive, a theoretical warp drive concept proposed by Miguel Alcubierre in 1994. The Alcubierre Drive envisions a spacecraft that could, in theory, achieve FTL travel by manipulating spacetime itself. The concept revolves around the creation of a warp bubble, a region of compressed spacetime in front of the spacecraft and an expanded region behind it. Within this bubble, the ship would remain in a “flat” spacetime, effectively circumventing the limitations imposed by the speed of light.
Publisher
Uniscience Publishers LLC
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