V acuum laser acceleration of relativistic electrons using plasma mirror injectors 1. In quantum field theory, zeropoint energy can be considered by computing the. By supplying current to opposing loops with a relative phase difference, a rotating magnetic field rmf is established near the antenna. If the driver is a relativistic electron beam, then the coulomb force of the beams space charge expels plasma electrons, which rush back in after the beam and produce a large amplitude plasma wave behind the driver.
A quantum vacuum plasma thruster or qthruster is a name given for a variety of devices that claimed to be reactionless drives. A quantum vacuum thruster is a theoretical system hypothesized to use the same principles and equations of motion that a conventional plasma thruster would use, namely magnetohydrodynamics, to make predictions about the behavior of the propellant. Vacuum microelectronic, plasmafilled and high power. High energy interaction with the vacuum energy state can give rise to emergent physical phenomena, such as force and matter fields unification. Researchers at nasas johnson space center in houston have found that a microwave thruster. Nasa tests impossible nofuel quantum space engine and it. In a typical example of a plasma filled cctwt the slowwave structure used is a chainofcoupledcavity abbreviated as ccc, the structure using an array of 10 alternatingslot cavities. Jorgal nagari class cruiser by emperormyric on deviantart. A discharge plasma can be produced in vacuum provided we define the order of vacuum first. The thruster essentially turns these virtual particles into a plasma and expels them out the back of the ship, much like a conventional fuel source. Jan, 2019 couldnt resist sizing up the plasma cannons after seeing what a small one could do. A research group at the nasa johnson space center is investigating this possibility.
Aerospace engineers and enthusiasts, as well as sciencefiction fans, are the latest eagleworks experiment. However, rather than using a conventional plasma as a propellant, a qvt would interact with quantum vacuum fluctuations of the zeropoint field. This paper will not address the physics of the quantum vacuum plasma thruster, but instead will describe the test integration, test operations, and the results obtained from the test campaign. These drivers are designed to work with all lg monitors by type. The present invention is directed to a craft using an inertial mass reduction device. The quantum drive is the main propulsion system of planetary union spaceships, including the uss orville the unions quantum drive technology is a realized form of an alcubierre warp drive, which compresses in front and expands space in the back, creating folds in the fabric of space that a ship simply flies through. Pinches were the first type of device used for controlled nuclear fusion.
Could this be the beginning of a whole new propulsion technology. The quantum fuel, though, spontaneously appears inside the thrusters reaction area without even the need for collection or injection hardware. The mk40 cannae drive is the unions principle sublight engine, using the quantum vacuum energy from the zpr unit the particulates generated inside the microverse can be used for propulsion. The whitejuday warp field interferometer was designed and developed to record warped space and help scientists better understand the spacetime bubble that would be required to break einsteins theory of general relativity. Quantum vacuum plasma thruster white shows me into the facility and ushers me past its central feature, something he calls a quantum vacuum plasma thruster qvpt. The trouble is, theres no evidence that quantum vacuum virtual plasma is even a real thing, says caltech physicist sean carroll. Quantum vacuum plasma thruster physics is another technology that dr. A quantum vacuum thruster qvt or qthruster is a theoretical system that uses the same principles and equations of motion that a conventional plasma thruster would use, namely magnetohydrodynamics mhd, to make predictions about the behavior of the propellant. The present invention is directed to a craft using an inertial m. With increase in the laser intensity, we shall encounter novel physical processes such as the radiation reaction dominated regimes and then the regime of the quantum electrodynamics qed processes. We all know that nature abhors a vacuum, and this statement is true on both the macro and micro level.
Anomalous thrust production from an rf test device. Designing and manufacturing devices to meet the challenges of the 21st century from the next generation of communications to power the internet of things, electric vehicles, information processing and data storage drives the trend towards smaller, faster, greener. Even in such a tiny reality huge amounts of exotic and everyday particles are created from the roiling heat of the miniature. The main forces driving black holes, neutron stars, pulsars, quasars, and. If the vacuum is generated using a rotary pump, the vacuum will not be better than 10 2 bars. The interesting thing about the electric and magnetic fields in quantum electrodynamics is that their ground state is represented by zero photons.
Physicist suggests quantum foam may explain away huge cosmic. The impossible propulsion drive is heading to space. The quantum experiment that broke reality space time. The idea behind the magravs power unit is that it nanocoats the household wiring from the plasma fields. Page 3 authorized quantum service center for inspection. If the physics and engineering models can be explored and understood in the. The first portion of the interview features focused discussion on john wheelers model of the quantum vacuum and how topological vortex structures are permitted to selforganize out of a turbulent, orthogonal electromagnetic flux.
We find theoretically that an incident laser beam with a diverging converging profile on the vacuumplasma boundary turns out a converging diverging beam in the plasma when. Quantum vacuum virtual plasma alttext i dont understand the things you do, and you therefore may represent an interaction with the quantum vacuum virtual plasma. Aug 01, 2014 test results indicate that the rf resonant cavity thruster design, which is unique as an electric propulsion device, is producing a force that is not attributable to any classical electromagnetic phenomenon and therefore is potentially demonstrating an interaction with the quantum vacuum virtual plasma, the space agency states in the paper. Physicist suggests quantum foam may explain away huge cosmic energy. Whether the pcs are in the vast or near a pact worlds planet, space is a dangerous place, plagued with hostile aliens, raiders, and worse.
Propulsion on an interstellar scale the quantum vacuum plasma. It is purported to generate thrust by reflecting microwaves internally in the device, in violation of the law of conservation of momentum and other laws of physics. Sep 02, 2016 nasa researchers have suggested that the drive is actually pushing against quantum vacuum virtual plasma of particles that shift in and out of existence. But the fact is that the quantum vacuum plasma thruster works and scientists cant explain why. This means youre free to copy and share these comics but not to sell them. Zeropoint field is sometimes used as a synonym for the vacuum state of an individual quantized field according to presentday understanding of what is called the vacuum state or the quantum. A pinch is the compression of an electrically conducting filament by magnetic forces. Weapons must be installed on special mounts on a ship, specified in the ships base. In addition, quantum methods have been used for the treatment of classical plasma problems 20, 21. The words dont seem to have an accepted meaning together. Impossible space engine may actually work, nasa test. To date, the qvpt line of research has produced data suggesting very high specific impulse coupled with high specific force. Zeropoint energy, also known as ground state energy, could be the greatest gift the quantum world can ever give us.
A note of caution about a fraudulent job recruitment. Vacuum laser acceleration of relativistic electrons using. The driver has a gaussian shape with the full width at half maximum fwhm of 5. Nasa team claims impossible space engine worksget the facts. With features ranging from picking up wetdry messes.
To summarize, physicists use words like quantum vacuum, virtual particles, and plasma. Nasa believes that a quantum vacuum plasma thruster qvpt might be the breakthrough system they need. A quantum vacuum thruster qvt or qthruster is a theoretical system hypothesized to use the. Quantum vacuum plasma thrusters warp drive possible. Thus, a spacecraft utilizing such thrusters would not need to carry any propellants on board for their operation. In particular, we would like to discover the role of magnetic fields in particle and energy transport, the mechanisms responsible for flow collimation and stability, the resilience of magnetized and nonmagnetized plasma jet to internal and external perturbations.
Quantum vacuum thruster and conservation of momentum. Space based antimatter production for scaling to grams of. Supporters call them microwave thrusters or quantum vacuum plasma thrusters qvpt, while most others use the phrase anomalous thrust. White is investigating at nasa, since this could be a solution for the fuel source needed for running a warp engine. Light or em radiation is a speed of light c vibration in the fabric of spacetime this model also allows visualization of what is causing limitations or push back when an. It reminded me of the waterbased filtration vacuum my motherinlaw used for 25 years and still, to this day, raves about. Interview with engineer and new energy pioneer moray b.
It could arrive just as massive as it departed, without having to pick up fuel on the way there. Do not use the quantum to pick up or in the vicinity of any volatile or toxic materials. A photonic integrated circuit containing two laser diodes whose outputs are interfered and measured produces truly random numbers at gigahertz rates. Plasma optical modulators for intense lasers nature. The concept is controversial and generally not considered physically possible. Hitachi donates 6 million yen to support quaketsunami victims in palu city, indonesia. This one is as loud as a gunshot, and generates enough force to topple a heavy work bench.
In quantum field theory, the quantum vacuum state also called the quantum vacuum or vacuum state is the quantum state with the lowest possible energy. The quantum torpedo was a tactical quantum weapon deployed aboard starships that utilized a plasma warhead. According to the team, the electromagnetic drive, or emdrive, converts electricity into thrust simply by bouncing around microwaves in a closed cavity. Secretary of the navy, and approved by the united states patent and trademark office, shows the schematic diagram for a craft powered by quantum vacuum plasma. It is proposed that the tapered rf test article pushes off of quantum vacuum fluctuations, and the thruster generates a volumetric.
Quantum torpedoes were used by several galactic powers including the united federation of planets, the cardassian union, and in the mirror universe, the terran rebellion. Gil is a passionate advocate of collaborative research business models and is the creator and founding director of two research consortia. Nasa eagleworks space warping and quantum vacuum plasma. Thz energy is insensitive to the plasma length and density above1. It was realized that the vacuum probing becomes possible by using high power lasers 2. Plasma sources science and technology, volume 20, number 1. The quantum vac pro is the only home health technology youll ever need. The quantum vacuum cleaner 6in1 the quantum vac, as i quickly. Nasa says puzzling new space drive can generate thrust. Nov 01, 2015 vacuum phantom effects have also been proposed at the molecular level for dna. As a result, most ships protect themselves with a variety of weapons, ranging from laser cannons to solar torpedoes. Nasa believes that a quantum vacuum plasma thruster qvpt. In addition, vacuum polarization11 is another clue for the spacial gaps. Nasa tests impossible nofuel quantum space engine and.
Physicists measure quantum back action in the audio band at room temperature. Em drive developments related to space flight applications. Nasa is playing with the emdrive, and theyre getting results in a vacuum. Secretary of the navy, and approved by the united states patent and trademark office, shows the schematic diagram for a craft powered by quantum vacuum plasma according to the patents summary. A reactionless drive claims to emit no matter or radiation. Wtefe154 emdrive part 1 quantum vacuum plasma thruster. Until yesterday, every physicist was laughing at this engine and its inventor, roger shawyer.
Nov 21, 2016 the trouble is, theres no evidence that quantum vacuum virtual plasma is even a real thing, says caltech physicist sean carroll. Of course, scientists do it in labs with vacuum chambers and highvoltage plasma, but at kf we try to do things simpler and easier. Im watching this years 100yss conference videos, on the 3rd day theres a some very interesting discussion about ftl drives, and dr. Onchip laserbased quantum device generates true random numbers. Supporters call them microwave thrusters or quantum vacuum plasma thrusters qvpt, while most others use the phrase anomalous thrust device. Ephemeral vacuum particles induce speedoflight fluctuations by springer new research shows that the speed of light may not be fixed after all, but rather fluctuates. Propulsion on an interstellar scale the quantum vacuum. The device looks like a large red velvet doughnut with wires tightly wound around a core, and its one of two initiatives eagleworks is pursuing, along with warp drive. The mainstream physics community assumes the quantum vacuum is indestructible and immutable because of the experimental observation that a fundamental particle like an electron or a positron has. A quantum vacuum plasma thruster or qthruster is a theoretical deepspace thruster that would not require any propellants. That is, it is the lowest energy state of the system. Trm is generated at vacuum plasma boundary and preferentially enhanced as laser crosses an upward density gradient. The federation quantum torpedoes contained a plasma warhead ds9.
Page 1 quantum qtm8000 home care products page 2 soot or ashes and powdery substances like ceramic, drywall, or plaster dust. Anomalous lens effect on laser beam at vacuumplasma boundary. Quantum thruster physics, another technology white is looking into at nasa, could be the key to creating the fuel needed for a warp drive. Seemingly in contravention of the law of conservation of momentum, the team confirmed that the device produces thrust by using electricity, and nothing else. The quantum vacuum plasma thruster, as i understand it, uses pair creation of quantum particles in an electromagnetic field to create propellant. Quantum computing explained with a deck of cards youtube. One possible approach to charged particle systems where quantum e. The vacuum energy state can be described as an aggregatecollective state, comprised of the superposition of all quantum fields fluctuations permeating the entire fabric of spacetime. If your monitor type is not listed, the generic pnp drivers supplied by your operating system provide full functionality no added advantage to product specific drivers. A plasma magnet concept for capturing antimatter trapped in planetary magnet fields consists of a relatively small 10100 meter fourloop antenna situated within a neutral plasma. The agreement between the measured plasma potential and plasma potential that was calculated from an ambipolar ion acceleration analysis over the bulk of the. Jul 31, 2014 nasa validates impossible space drive. The idea is that electrons, positrons and photons are constantly.
The device is also known as an emdrive and has been often referred to by. Because apparently driving everything far from equilibrium can tap into the. Atmospherebreathing electric propulsion high power electric propulsion magbeam mass driver. Electric microwave plasma thruster could rival traditional jet engines. On the design of experiments for the study of extreme field. For more than 30 years, quantum has been serving the storage needs of customers in over 125 countries. Cylaurian tethulas class missile battleship by emperormyric. A quantum vacuum is simply a fancy name for the ground state. A quantum vacuum thruster qvt or qthruster is a theoretical system hypothesized to use the same principles and equations of motion that a conventional plasma thruster would use, namely magnetohydrodynamics mhd, to make predictions about the behavior of the propellant.
Spectroscopic temperature measurements in hydrogen. However, rather than using a conventional plasma as a propellant, a qvt uses the quantum vacuum fluctuations of the zeropoint. Do not clean the unit or unplug the hose until the quantum is switched off and the plug is removed from the. Its a byproduct of the fact that subatomic particles dont really behave.
This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 2. Ephemeral vacuum particles induce speedoflight fluctuations. A radio frequency rf resonant cavity thruster is a device that is claimed to be a spacecraft thruster. Nasa tests impossible nofuel quantum space engine and it actually works august 1, 2014 at 11. Quantum vacuums exist, he says, but they dont generate a. Quantum vacuum plasma thruster and warp drive, page 1. In the pwf excitation, a charged particle beam or bunch driver travels in a neutral plasma with ions as background. The background plasma density and neutral argon pressure were 10 15 m. So what type of propulsion system could make exploring nearest stars a reality. Feasibility of optical probing of relativistic plasma.
Wtf is zero point energy and how could it change the world. Before we dive into what exactly a qvpt is we first have to know a little about quantum mechanics, specifically quantum vaccuums. The conductor is usually a plasma, but could also be a solid or liquid metal. Nasa tested the idea of a quantum vacuum plasma thruster which does not violate conservation of momentum 173. Jun 10, 2016 a linearly polarized laser driver propagates along the x direction in an underdense gas, ionizing the gas and exciting an electron plasma wave in its wake due to the charge separation. A nasa study has recently concluded that the cannae drive, a disruptive new method of space propulsion, can produce small amounts of thrust without the use of propellant, in apparent discordance. A quantum thruster works similar to how a submarine in the ocean, where the engine sits in the propellant. White talk or write about the time travel aspects of his warpfield conjecture. Using hades we will study the impact of magnetic fields on plasma outflows. White mentioned they are also working on qthruster, which is very interesting, since among all the pie in the sky exotic propulsion. Understand that matter is a disturbance or vibration or vortex in the actual quantum vacuum energy fluctuation dynamic fabric of spacetime a superfliud like plasma.
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