A scientific exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel, and more on. There is currently no theoretical upper limit to the alcubierre drive. My own warp drive spacetime is only a minor variant of alcubierre s construction, but some of the other proposals are significantly different. Internationally acclaimed physicist dr michio kaku holds the henry semat chair in theoretical physics at the city university of new york. The painful truth about nasas warp drive spaceship from a. What is needed is faster than light hyper drive warp speed time travel. Warp drive more possible than thought, scientists say space. The latter book is relevant because general relativity guarantees that any technology for fasterthanlight travel is also a technology for time travel. Michio kaku, is an advanced scientist, who is well known from his appearances in numerous of discovery channel documentaries. He is a professor of theoretical physics in the city college of new york and cuny graduate center.
The alcubierre drive is, of course, still highly speculative. Its a similar idea to the hypothetical alcubierre drive, proposed by theoretical physicist, miguel alcubierre. The science of alternative universes and our future in the cosmos by michio kaku 432pp, allen lane. Popsci talks to futurist michio kaku about the not necessarily impossible. A scientific guide to shortcuts through time and space ebook written by allen everett, thomas roman. What is going on with these nasa warp drive articles. This column was written and submitted 41596 and is ed 1996 by john g.
Did nasa just accidentally discover warp driveem drive. The alcubierre warp drive is a very interesting arena for thought experiments to try to better understand general relativity and quantum field theory, but it should give you zero hope for actually. Warp drive, time travel to the future, alcubierre drive. Kaku has written several books about physics and related topics, has made frequent appearances on radio, television, and. He has some great books on the science of science fiction. To see video demonstrations of key concepts from the book, please visit this website. Feb 21, 2005 michio kaku, physicist, city university of new york take a trip to a new york icerink at the weekend and youre likely to see a middleaged japanese man jumping and spinning in perfect harmony. Will the alcubierre drive proposed by miguel alcubierre ever. Proposed by mexican theoretical physicist miguel alcubierre in 1994, the drive would propel a ship at superluminal speeds by creating a bubble of. On paper, it is a highly speculative, but possibly valid, solution of the einstein field equations, specifically how space, time and. Mexican theoretical physicist miguel alcubierre thinks it is. See all books authored by michio kaku, including hyperspace. Michio kaku that attempts to explain the possibility of tendimensional space using string theory.
Hyperfast travel within general relativity, in the science journal classical and quantum gravity. The alcubierre warp drive is a theoretical tool that would allow for spacecraft to travel long distances in space rapidly, by deforming the spacetime continuum in a bubble around the spaceship. Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist, best known as one of the founders of string field theory. The concept was first proposed by mexican physicist miguel alcubierre. The game is based on the same laws of physics that govern our universe, this means, what happens in real life, also happens in the game. Alternate view column av81 university of washington. Alcubierre is known for the proposed alcubierre drive, a speculative warp. Nasa scientists are working with smallscale models in an effort to produce localized distortions in space, but this new aussie. Michio kaku s most popular book is physics of the impossible.
Sep 05, 2000 it is shown how, within the framework of general relativity and without the introduction of wormholes, it is possible to modify a spacetime in a way that allows a spaceship to travel with an arbitrarily large speed. You could also try time travel in einsteins universe, by gott. Discovery channels michio kaku interviewed theoretical physicist, miguel alcubierre moya who has found a way to travel fasterthanlight ftl without violating the einsteins theory of relativity the so called alcubierre drive. The alcubierre drive appears to allow a spaceship to travel faster than light, but it requires the existence of negative mass to. Null geodesics in the alcubierre warp drive spacetime. Harold sonny white nasa johnson space center 2101 nasa parkway, mc ep4 houston, tx 77058 email. The alcubierre drive is featured in a few different science fiction genres, mainly those of the hard variety.
Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist, the henry semat professor of theoretical physics in the city college of new york of city university of new york, a futurist, and a communicator and popularizer of science. It is an idea by which a spacecraft could achieve fasterthanlight travel if a required warp field is created. Alcubierre suggested a mechanism by which spacetime could be warped and behind a spacecraft. Alcubierre s theory of a warp drive, translight propulsion model, is right out of pages of star trek. In physics, it is what is known as the alcubierre warp drive. However, nasa never actually made these claims, providing another example of sensationalism in media. Cosmology books, explaining the probable origins and possible futures of. Mar 12, 2012 is the alcubierre warp drive a doomsday weapon or our passport to the universe. His latest book tackles the options for human society thriving beyond our planet, beginning with an interplanetary near future, then on to the entire universe and even beyond. In particular, some of the constructions which have been mentioned on this talk page are significantly different globally from my construction and the original alcubierre construction discussed in this. We travel beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, as kaku investigates some of the hottest topics in science today, including warp drive, wormholes. The physics of the impossible was one of the best books i have ever read. Michio kaku claims that the science fiction of star trek is closer to reality than.
In physics of the impossible, the renowned physicist michio kaku explores to what extent the technologies. Michio kaku, physicist, city university of new york take a trip to a new york icerink at the weekend and youre likely to see a middleaged japanese man jumping and spinning in. Inspired by gene roddenberrys star trek, physicist miguel alcubierre set out to transform one of the cornerstones of science fiction iconography, the warp drive, into reality. Teleportation, and time travel by michio kaku april 07,2009 jan 1, 1602. Sep 17, 2012 a ringshaped warp drive device could transport a footballshape starship center to effective speeds faster than light. Every now and then, its claimed that the alcubierre drive has an upper speed limit. An explanation of the alcubierrefroning warp drive part i. Alcubierre is known for the proposed alcubierre drive, a speculative warp drive by which a spacecraft could achieve fasterthanlight travel. Michio kaku, guest editor, is a professor of physics at the city university of new york, cofounder of the field of string theory, and a bestselling author. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning. The alcubierre warp drive allows a spaceship to travel at an arbitrarily large global velocity by deforming the spacetime in a bubble around the spaceship.
Physics of the impossible, in which his warp bubble. Will the alcubierre drive proposed by miguel alcubierre. I remember reading michio kaku talking about alcubierrewhich auto correct wants to turn into robespierre, which i find hilarious drives in i believe hyperspace. The scientific quest to understand, enhance, and empower the mind. An explanation of the alcubierrewhite warp drive youtube. The alcubierre drive, alcubierre warp drive, or alcubierre metric referring to metric tensor is a speculative idea based on a solution of einsteins field equations in general relativity as proposed by theoretical physicist miguel alcubierre, by which a spacecraft could achieve apparent fasterthanlight travel if a configurable energydensity field lower than that of vacuum that is. Sci fi science michio kaku traveling at warp speed youtube. A ringshaped warp drive device could transport a footballshape starship center to effective speeds faster than light. Michio kaku has 36 books on goodreads with 367919 ratings. His latest book is physics of the impossible in which he maintains that.
Michio kaku, the new york times bestselling author of physics of the impossible and physics of the future tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe. Oct 28, 2015 inspired by gene roddenberrys star trek, physicist miguel alcubierre set out to transform one of the cornerstones of science fiction iconography, the warp drive, into reality. Books by michio kaku author of physics of the impossible. A scientific guide to shortcuts through time and space on. Theoretical physicist michio kaku is already well known to the public through his bestselling books and social media. Mar 15, 2011 imagine, if you can, the world in the year 2100. I guess what im asking rather is how fast can it go assuming we solve all the problems with it, not just the energy generation which, from my admittedly shallow understanding of it, i had thought to be the primary hurdle to. Harold white has built an interferometer to try and measure a warp bubble.
Department of physics and astronomy, university of wales, college of cardi. Little is known about the interactions between massive particles and the alcubierre warp drive, or the e. And alcubierre got a solution that looked very similar to warp drive. Feb 16, 2017 a simple explanation of how a real warp drive could work asteronx in this video we discuss how warp drives work. The alcubierre drive or alcubierre metric referring to metric tensor is a speculative idea based on a solution of einsteins field equations in general relativity as proposed by theoretical physicist miguel alcubierre, by which a spacecraft could achieve fasterthanlight travel if a configurable energydensity field lower than that of vacuum. Michio kaku books list of books by author michio kaku. A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and. They are more plausible than wormholes which also require negative matter, as well as the need to tear spacetime and less plausible than dyson spheres which. Physics of the impossible by michio kaku goodreads. Jul 02, 2018 theoretical physicist michio kaku is already well known to the public through his bestselling books and social media. Kaku has written several books about physics and related topics, has made.
Update the question so its ontopic for physics stack exchange. Alcubierre 1 and others have shown how a suitable shaping of spacetime curvature can be used to generate a warp bubble, where the contents of the bubble can be transported to arbitrarily large speeds, even exceeding the local speed of light, without suffering inertial. I think some of michio kakus popularlevel books may discuss the alcubierre drive. Kaku says alcubierre warp drive is a passport to the. This interview with theoretical physicist dr michio kaku explains more. In alcubierre drive, one can travel apparently faster than the speed of light by compressing space in front in the direction of travel. Abstract it is shown how, within the framework of general relativity and without the intro. Jan 20, 2017 in physics, it is what is known as the alcubierre warp drive. Michio kaku specializes in public outreach and explaining complicated physics concepts in terms people can understand and appreciate. The alcubierre drive, at its core, is just a deformation added on flat spacetime as a bump function it is everywhere flat except for a compact region of spacetime. Unfortunately, coverage of that nasa press release has been along the lines of book your tickets now, rockets are going to obsolete by next year. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension, and physics of the impossible. The alcubierre drive is a warp drive, dune uses a fold drive see holtzman drive xanmat 20.
The navigation is aim, shoot and pray, the ship can collide with objects in space while in hyperspace despite being invisible with fatal results, yes, it aint crop dusting, and it can even be weaponized as a ram attack, as demonstrated by. A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel. Alcubierres theory of a warpdrive, translight propulsion model, is right out of pages of star trek. Though star wars technically use a hyperdrive, its properties are surprisingly similar to the modern scientific findings about the alcubierre drive. John harrisons novel light, warren ellis and colleen dorans orbiter, and ian douglass star carrier where it is the primary means of transport. Alcubierre warp drive is an idea proposed by mexican theoretical physicist miguel alcubierre. Kerbalx is a fan site and is not affiliated with squad or the kerbal space program. The theory essentially proposes developing a warp bubble. Michio kaku discusses faster than light travel with warp. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. How science will shape human destiny and our daily lives by the year 2100. Michio kaku picks five books to help you understand the future. Jan 19, 2017 in physics, it is what is known as the alcubierre warp drive. Michio kaku dubbed alcubierre s theory a passport to the universe, which harnesses a quirk in the cosmological code that allows for the expansion and contraction of spacetime.
Michio kaku takes the reader on a journey from what is possible with the physics of today to what may be accomplished in the future, like time travel, invisibility, teleportation, faster than light travel, etc. Michio kaku is the cofounder of string field theory and is the author of international bestselling books such as hyperspace, visions, and beyond einstein. Media reports have asserted that nasa may have discovered warp drive and em drive. In physics of the future, michio kakuthe new york times bestselling author of physics of the impossiblegives us a stunning, provocative, and exhilarating vision of the coming century based on interviews with over three hundred of the worlds top scientists who are already inventing the future in their labs. So can someone explain what principles this drive is specifically based on, how they think theoretically i assume that space time would be bent in such a way. The alcubierre drive works by moving space around your ship, not through acceleration. Propulsao alcubierre wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. While superluminal, this is often brought up as an argument why such a drive, even if it were to turn out to be viable and possible to construct, would still provide only limited usefulness for interstellar travel. He has published several books and hosts television specials and a weekly radio program. Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist, futurist, and popularizer of science science communicator. Is the alcubierre warp drive a doomsday weapon or our passport to the universe. The future of the mind brings a topic that once belonged solely to the province of science fiction into a startling new reality. However, while this may be a or rather, another strike against the alcubierre drive, it doesnt really answer the question. Theoretical physicist michio kaku believes we are on the verge of using ai and nanotech to travel beyond our solar system, build habitable.
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