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2006-01-06 Science & Technology

Serious interest in a theory that could lead to hyperspace transportation within a decade

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Posted by Damn_Proud_American 2006-01-06 13:25|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Hey, I'll have it perfected in 58 years.

Posted by Zefram Cochran 2006-01-06 13:53|| 2006-01-06 13:53|| Front Page Top

#2 Two words: Cold Fusion

Posted by mojo">mojo 2006-01-06 14:20|| 2006-01-06 14:20|| Front Page Top

#3 "and most of those contacted by New Scientist said they couldn't make sense of DrÃ¶scher and HÃ¤user's description of the theory behind their proposed experiment.
Following Heim theory is hard work even without DrÃ¶scher's extension, says Markus PÃ¶ssel, a theoretical physicist at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam, Germany. Several years ago, while an undergraduate at the University of Hamburg, he took a careful look at Heim theory. He says he finds it "largely incomprehensible", and difficult to tie in with today's physics. "What is needed is a step-by-step introduction, beginning at modern physical concepts," he says."

Not a good sign. Pity. A spindizzy would be nice to have.

Posted by James">James 2006-01-06 15:46|| http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com]">[http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com] 2006-01-06 15:46|| Front Page Top

#4 Mojo,

I was around during that cold fusion period and hanging out with my physicist neighbor and his friends.

Once you got through their talk dispariging "chemists" (think how the English talk about the Irish) they all agreed that a) they made fun of Einstein too and b)the implications sure were neat if it WAS real
c) unfortunately the odds on it being real were considered to be, shall we say, rather slim.

Me, I don't know but it's a blast to think about.

Posted by AlanC">AlanC 2006-01-06 15:50|| 2006-01-06 15:50|| Front Page Top

#5 *cough* So how are the big boys doing in coming up with the "Unified Theory" these days?

Posted by Jeanter Jimble4636 2006-01-06 16:59|| 2006-01-06 16:59|| Front Page Top

#6 When trying to guesstimate if vapor-science is serious, look at how much they promise. i.e., if the new carburetor promises 10 more mpg, it is much more likely than if it promises 100 more mpg.

Next it pays to look at materiel. That is, ramjets would be spectacular if they didn't both consume fuel at a terrible rate and tear most engines to pieces.

Third, it is much less likely that "all brand-new" technology will work compared to an improvement to existing technology. In this case, a "hyperdrive" engine compared to say, making a better ion drive engine (which has also happened in the last week).

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-01-06 17:51|| 2006-01-06 17:51|| Front Page Top

#7 I think comparing this to improving existing technology is not really relevant... I mean they're talking about going faster than 1000 * the speed of light.

The thing that I think is really cool about it is that they're not talking about stuff we can't even begin to comprehend how to test... this is all very testable in a short time frame to see if it's worth further investigation.

Odd of success... 2% ;)

Posted by Damn_Proud_American 2006-01-06 18:02|| 2006-01-06 18:02|| Front Page Top

#8 Where do I buy a ticket?

Posted by Hyper">Hyper 2006-01-06 18:52|| 2006-01-06 18:52|| Front Page Top

#9 Jeanter: The "Big Boys" are off in la-la land with strings. They don't talk to us experimentalists much.

Posted by James">James 2006-01-06 19:49|| http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com]">[http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com] 2006-01-06 19:49|| Front Page Top

#10 ''The nation that controls magnetism controls the universe.'' Chester Gould

Posted by bruce 2006-01-06 22:31|| 2006-01-06 22:31|| Front Page Top

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