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The '''Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Project''' (BPP) was a [[research project]] funded by [[NASA]] from 1996 through 2002, to study various proposals for "[[Revolutionary technology|revolutionary]]" methods of [[spacecraft propulsion]] which would require breakthroughs in physics before they could be realized, hence the name. During its six years, this program was funded with a total investment of $1.2 million. | |||
==Diametrical ==<!-- This section is linked from [[Spacecraft propulsion]] --> | |||
The '''diametric drive''' was a speculative proposal for an "engine" which would create a [[Conservative force|non-conservative]] gravitational field with non-zero [[curl (mathematics)|curl]]. It was argued that in such circumstances, the side of the field which creates more force on the spacecraft will accelerate the spacecraft in the direction of the force. | |||
One idea for realizing this concept involved hypothetical particles with [[negative mass]], originally proposed by [[Robert Forward]] and Jamie Woodward. If one were to construct a block of negative mass, and then attach it to a normal "positive" mass, the negative mass would fall towards the positive as does any mass toward any other. On the other hand, the negative mass would generate "negative gravity", and thus the positive mass (the spaceship itself generally) would fall ''away'' from the negative mass. If arranged properly, the distance between the two would not change, while they continued to accelerate forever. It has been argued that stability issues might arise. | |||
The concept is illustrated according to Millis by : | |||
:<math>V = (-m) \begin{bmatrix}\frac {-G}{\sqrt (x+d)^2 +y^2} \end{bmatrix} </math> <math> + ( + m) \begin{bmatrix}\frac {-G}{\sqrt (x+d)^2 +y^2} \end{bmatrix} </math> | |||
where : | |||
:<math>V\!</math> is the gravitational [[scalar potential]] | |||
:<math>G\!</math> is [[Gravitational constant|Newton's gravitational constant]] | |||
:<math>m\!</math> is normal mass | |||
:<math>d\!</math> is distance | |||
==Disjunction == | |||
By disjunction is meant the separation of the source of a field from matter to which interaction would be with under normal physical states. | |||
<ref name="Popular Science">{{cite book | url =http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=kP6ESrt1xLUC&pg=PA50&lpg=PA50&dq=disjunction+drive&source=bl&ots=3X9zTgLWYL&sig=lz17NpxZ6w_NsgrmIK9bf8h7w4Y&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PNEfT6kiidjxA-GDwKAO&sqi=2&ved=0CFcQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=disjunction%20drive&f=false | title = Popular Science May 2001 | accessdate = 2012-01-25}}</ref> | |||
According to a summary of speculative propulsion ideas on [[NASA]]'s website {{cquote|This concept entertains the possibility that the source of a field and that which reacts to a field can be separated. By displacing them in space, the reactant is shifted to a point where the field has a slope, thus producing reaction forces between the source and the reactant. Although existing evidence strongly suggests that the source, reactant, and inertial mass properties are inseparable, any future evidence to the contrary would have revolutionary implication to this propulsion application.<ref>[http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/research/warp/ideachev.html Glenn Research Centre] {{dead link|date=February 2011}}</ref>}} | |||
The concept is expressed in math <ref>Marc.G.Millis - Retrieved 2012-01-25</ref> as : | |||
:<math>V = \frac {-Gm_S} {\sqrt (x-d)^2 + y^2} </math> | |||
==Pitch and bias ==<!-- This section is linked from [[Spacecraft propulsion]] --> | |||
One proposed method of achieving a diametric drive, or possibly a disjunction drive, which was studied in the BPP was called the pitch drive. This has been described as involving a hypothetical disjoint field which would eliminate the need for the field to be generated on the spacecraft itself. | |||
One specific proposal for such a pitch drive was called the bias drive. According to this proposal, if it were possible to locally alter the value of the gravitational constant [[Gravitational constant|G]] in front of and behind the craft, one could create a bias drive. While the gravitational constant is a fundamental physical constant in [[general relativity]], the [[Brans–Dicke theory]] of gravitation does in a sense allow for a locally varying gravitational constant, so the notion of a locally varying gravitational constant has been seriously discussed in mainstream physics{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}. It has been claimed{{By whom|date=June 2011}} that one problem with the concept of a bias drive was that it might create a [[Gravitational singularity|singularity]] in the field's gradient located inside the vehicle. | |||
The bias drive and pitch drive is expressed qualitatively in mathematics <ref>M.G.Millis</ref> as : | |||
<math>V = ( xBe ^{..r^2} + 1) [ - G(m/r)]</math> | |||
and | |||
<math>V = [( - Gm)/r] + ( - xAe ^{..r^2})</math> | |||
respectively. | |||
where : | |||
:<math>e^{..r^2}</math> is the <big>''[[Gaussian distribution]]''</big> over <math>r\!</math> dimensionless | |||
:<math>A\!</math> is the magnitude of hypothetical pitch drive effect | |||
:<math>B\!</math> is the magnitude of hypothetical bias drive effect | |||
==Alcubierre == | |||
{{main|Alcubierre drive}} | |||
The Alcubierre drive, also called the '''warp drive''', is a proposal, originally due to the physicist [[Miguel Alcubierre]], which consists of a [[toy model]] of a [[pseudo-Riemannian manifold|Lorentzian spacetime]] with properties somewhat reminiscent of the fictional "[[warp drive (Star Trek)|warp drive]]" from the science fiction series [[Star Trek]]. | |||
==Differential sail==<!-- This section is linked from [[Spacecraft propulsion]] --> | |||
The '''differential sail''' was another speculative proposal, which appealed to the [[zero-point energy]] field. As the [[Werner Heisenberg|Heisenberg]] [[uncertainty principle]] implies that there is no such thing as an exact amount of energy in an exact location, [[quantum fluctuation|vacuum fluctuation]]s are known to lead to discernible effects such as the [[Casimir effect]]. The differential sail was a speculation that it might be possible to induce differences in the pressure of vacuum fluctuations on either side of sail-like structure—with the pressure being somehow reduced on the forward surface of the sail, but pushing as normal on the aft surface—and thus propel a vehicle forward. | |||
<ref name="Popular Science"/> | |||
==Legacy== | |||
After funding for research ended, the Project's founder and manager, [[Marc G. Millis]], was supported by NASA to complete the documentation of results. The culmination of that work is the book, ''Frontiers of Propulsion Science'', which was published in February 2009, by the [[American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics]] (AIAA). Chapter 3 (Prerequisites for Space Drive Science) provides refinements and deeper explanation of the following hypothetical "[[space drive]]" propulsion methods: [[diametric drive]], [[pitch drive]], [[bias drive]], [[disjunction drive]], and three variations of [[differential sails]]. | |||
After the BPP was canceled in 2002, some former members, including manager Marc G. Millis, founded the '''[[Tau Zero Foundation]]''' (named after the [[Tau Zero|novel of the same name]]), an organization that advocates research into [[interstellar travel]]. The new organization is not affiliated with NASA. Millis retired from NASA on February 3, 2010, and continues to pursue similar research via Tau Zero. | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Hyperdrive]] | |||
* [[Wormhole]] | |||
* [[Time travel]] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
* Marc G. Millis, ''[http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/bpp/1997-J_AIAA_SpaceDr.pdf The Challenge To Create The Space Drive]'', 1997, Journal of Propulsion and Power. | |||
* Marc G. Millis & Eric W. Davis (editors): ''Frontiers of Propulsion Science.'' American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Reston VA, 2009, ISBN 978-1-56347-956-4 (739 pages), [http://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1101/1101.1063.pdf Summary]. | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/bpp/ Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Project]. (Marc Millis explains on this page that NASA has not sponsored this project since 2002, but he apparently hopes to reinstate funding.) | |||
* [http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/bpp/ComnErr.html#GYROSCOPIC%20ANTIGRAVITY "Breakthroughs" commonly submitted to NASA] - These are ideas that do *not* work, but are often submitted to NASA anyway. (Apparently offline, available [http://www.asps.it/errors.htm here] or through [[Archive.org]] at [http://web.archive.org/web/20060428173059/http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/bpp/ComnErr.html]) | |||
* [http://www.tauzero.aero Tau Zero Foundation] | |||
* [http://www.shwaycoms.com ShwayComs Participants 2001-2002 and present ] | |||
{{Spacecraft propulsion}} | |||
[[Category:Interstellar travel]] | |||
[[Category:Spacecraft propulsion]] | |||
[[Category:Scientific speculation]] | |||
[[Category:Warp drive theory]] |
Revision as of 08:19, 30 November 2013
Template:More footnotes The Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Project (BPP) was a research project funded by NASA from 1996 through 2002, to study various proposals for "revolutionary" methods of spacecraft propulsion which would require breakthroughs in physics before they could be realized, hence the name. During its six years, this program was funded with a total investment of $1.2 million.
Diametrical
The diametric drive was a speculative proposal for an "engine" which would create a non-conservative gravitational field with non-zero curl. It was argued that in such circumstances, the side of the field which creates more force on the spacecraft will accelerate the spacecraft in the direction of the force.
One idea for realizing this concept involved hypothetical particles with negative mass, originally proposed by Robert Forward and Jamie Woodward. If one were to construct a block of negative mass, and then attach it to a normal "positive" mass, the negative mass would fall towards the positive as does any mass toward any other. On the other hand, the negative mass would generate "negative gravity", and thus the positive mass (the spaceship itself generally) would fall away from the negative mass. If arranged properly, the distance between the two would not change, while they continued to accelerate forever. It has been argued that stability issues might arise.
The concept is illustrated according to Millis by :
where :
- is the gravitational scalar potential
Disjunction
By disjunction is meant the separation of the source of a field from matter to which interaction would be with under normal physical states.
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The concept is expressed in math [2] as :
Pitch and bias
One proposed method of achieving a diametric drive, or possibly a disjunction drive, which was studied in the BPP was called the pitch drive. This has been described as involving a hypothetical disjoint field which would eliminate the need for the field to be generated on the spacecraft itself.
One specific proposal for such a pitch drive was called the bias drive. According to this proposal, if it were possible to locally alter the value of the gravitational constant G in front of and behind the craft, one could create a bias drive. While the gravitational constant is a fundamental physical constant in general relativity, the Brans–Dicke theory of gravitation does in a sense allow for a locally varying gravitational constant, so the notion of a locally varying gravitational constant has been seriously discussed in mainstream physicsPotter or Ceramic Artist Truman Bedell from Rexton, has interests which include ceramics, best property developers in singapore developers in singapore and scrabble. Was especially enthused after visiting Alejandro de Humboldt National Park.. It has been claimedTemplate:By whom that one problem with the concept of a bias drive was that it might create a singularity in the field's gradient located inside the vehicle.
The bias drive and pitch drive is expressed qualitatively in mathematics [3] as :
and
respectively.
where :
- is the Gaussian distribution over dimensionless
Alcubierre
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Differential sail
The differential sail was another speculative proposal, which appealed to the zero-point energy field. As the Heisenberg uncertainty principle implies that there is no such thing as an exact amount of energy in an exact location, vacuum fluctuations are known to lead to discernible effects such as the Casimir effect. The differential sail was a speculation that it might be possible to induce differences in the pressure of vacuum fluctuations on either side of sail-like structure—with the pressure being somehow reduced on the forward surface of the sail, but pushing as normal on the aft surface—and thus propel a vehicle forward. [1]
Legacy
After funding for research ended, the Project's founder and manager, Marc G. Millis, was supported by NASA to complete the documentation of results. The culmination of that work is the book, Frontiers of Propulsion Science, which was published in February 2009, by the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Chapter 3 (Prerequisites for Space Drive Science) provides refinements and deeper explanation of the following hypothetical "space drive" propulsion methods: diametric drive, pitch drive, bias drive, disjunction drive, and three variations of differential sails.
After the BPP was canceled in 2002, some former members, including manager Marc G. Millis, founded the Tau Zero Foundation (named after the novel of the same name), an organization that advocates research into interstellar travel. The new organization is not affiliated with NASA. Millis retired from NASA on February 3, 2010, and continues to pursue similar research via Tau Zero.
See also
References
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- Marc G. Millis, The Challenge To Create The Space Drive, 1997, Journal of Propulsion and Power.
- Marc G. Millis & Eric W. Davis (editors): Frontiers of Propulsion Science. American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Reston VA, 2009, ISBN 978-1-56347-956-4 (739 pages), Summary.
External links
- Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Project. (Marc Millis explains on this page that NASA has not sponsored this project since 2002, but he apparently hopes to reinstate funding.)
- "Breakthroughs" commonly submitted to NASA - These are ideas that do *not* work, but are often submitted to NASA anyway. (Apparently offline, available here or through Archive.org at [1])
- Tau Zero Foundation
- ShwayComs Participants 2001-2002 and present
Template:Spacecraft propulsion
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- ↑ M.G.Millis