NASA breakthrough propulsion physics program

Millis, Marc G.

doi:10.1016/s0094-5765(99)00045-4

Cited by 33 publications

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“…The goals of advanced propulsion as laid down by NASA in [15] are still valid and can only be obtained by novel physics. Applied Magnetic Field (T)…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Magnet Experiment to Measuring Space Propulsion Heim-Lorentz Force

Dröscher¹,

Hauser²

2005

41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference &Amp;amp; Exhibit

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This paper describes in a non-mathematical way, by using a sequence of pictures, the physics of a novel space propulsion technique and its experimental realization, based on a unified field theory in a quantized, 8-dimensional space, developed by the late German physicist Burkhard Heim, termed Heim Quantum Theory (HQT or HT). Following a strict geometrization principle introduced by the first author, HQT predicts six fundamental interactions, requiring two additional gravitational like interactions, represented by gravitophotons (attractive and repulsive, fifth interaction), and the quintessence or vacuum particle (repulsive, sixth interaction), enabling a completely different type of propulsion, denoted gravitophoton field propulsion. The gravitophoton force, would accelerate a material body without the need of propellant. Gravitophoton particles are generated in pairs from the vacuum itself by the effect of vacuum polarization (virtual electrons), under the presence of a very strong magnetic field (photons). Attractive gravitophotons interact with matter, and thus can become real particles, exacting a force on a material body. In particular, the experimental setup is described to measure the so called gravitational Heim-Lorentz force, which is a result of gravitophoton pair production. Experimental conditions are discussed with emphasis to magnet design to obtaining the high magnetic field strengths to generate an appreciable Heim-Lorentz force.

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“…The goals of advanced propulsion as laid down by NASA in [15] are still valid and can only be obtained by novel physics. Applied Magnetic Field (T)…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Magnet Experiment to Measuring Space Propulsion Heim-Lorentz Force

Dröscher¹,

Hauser²

2005

41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference &Amp;amp; Exhibit

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“…At that time, there existed an active scientific program aimed beyond the ever attractive force of Newtonian gravity. The field saw a revival with the NASA breakthrough physics propulsion program (1996)(1997)(1998)(1999)(2000)(2001) [114], which ended without having generated usable practical or theoretical consequences concerning novel space propulsion methods. It became clear from this project that engineering refinement of existing technology and known physical laws were not suitable in providing breakthrough propulsion.…”

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Gravity Beyond Einstein? Part II: Fundamental Physical Principles, Number Systems, Novel Groups, Dark Energy, and Dark Matter, MOND

Hauser

Dröscher²

2019

Zeitschrift Für Naturforschung A

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This article attempts to explain the underlying physics of several recent experiments and astrophysical observations that have been mystifying the physics community for quite some time. So far, none of the advanced theories beyond the standard models of particle physics and cosmology have shown sufficient potential to resolve these mysteries. The reason for this failure may lie in the fact that these theories are based on the concept ofextra space dimensionsthat appears to be in conflict with numerous experiments, in particular with recent Large Hadron Collider data. Therefore, the novel idea of extra number systems is introduced, replacing the idea of extra space dimensions. This approach is complemented by a set of fundamental physical principles that provide the constraints and guidelines for a modified physical formulation in agreement with known experimental reality. However, such a theory requires novel physical concepts in conjunction with novel symmetry groups. These groups give rise to additional types of matter, termed hypercomplex masses (which are responsible for the extreme hypercomplex gravitational fields, see below, and are also denoted asmatter flavour), including, for instance, particles of negative mass, identified with dark matter. Furthermore, four-dimensional Minkowski spacetime, assumed to be a quaside Sitterspace$dS^{1,3}$dual spacetime,$DdS^{1,3}$, with imaginary time coordinate; that is, time is acomplex quantity. The three spatial coordinates are shared by the two spacetimes. Dark matter is assumed to reside in$DdS^{1,3}$and therefore is principally invisible. On the other hand, its gravitational interaction with ordinary matter (m≥ 0) in spacetime$dS^{1,3}$is directly perceptible. The novel group structure predicts the existence of a fourth particle family of negative masses; that is, besides the dark matter particleχof mass$m_{\chi}\approx-80.77$GeV/c2, there is the dark neutrinoνχof mass$m_{\nu_{\chi}}\approx-3.23$eV/c2. Moreover, the hypercomplex group structure of gravity ($SU(2)\times SU(2)$) postulates three gravitational bosons for cosmological fields [resulting from Einstein’s theory of general relativity (GR)], the graviton$\nu_{G_{N}}$with spin 2, the novel gravitophoton$\nu_{gp}$with spin 1 (existence of weak gravitomagnetic fields of GR), and the quintessence particleνqwith spin 0, which, when present, mediates an interaction between ordinary matter (m≥ 0) and the ubiquitous scalar field of dark energy. In addition, the existence of extreme gravity fields (hypercomplex gravity) is postulated, based on the second groupSU(2), and an interaction between electromagnetism and hypercomplex gravity is predicted, mediated by three additional hypercomplex-gravity bosons. Some long-standing problems of cosmology will be addressed; namely, the Big Bang scenario and the origin of dark energy and the nature of dark matter and their relation to the modified Newtonian dynamics hypothesis will be discussed.

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“…In various workshops, researchers have identified a number of experiments or studies that could help answer the question: Is faster-than-light (FTL) travel possible? [cf., e.g., 30,31,34,35,36,72,73,74,75]. Among the topics that should be addressed are these…”

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Destination Universe: Some Thoughts on Faster-Than Light (FTL) Travel

Bennett¹

2016

52nd AIAA/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference

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Faster-than-light (FTL) travel is a staple of science fiction and it has been seriously investigated by a number of physicists. Despite the challenges both theoretical and practical, the idea of FTL travel is intriguing because if it can be achieved it offers the human race the chance to travel to the stars within the lifetimes of the crew. Three of the principal FTL concepts are discussed in this paper: (1) tachyons which are hypothetical FTL particles with properties consistent with the special theory of relativity; (2) wormholes which offer a window to distant star systems using general relativity; and (3) warp drives which employ general relativity to modify spacetime to get around the velocity of light speed limit. Issues facing hypothetical FTL travelers are discussed. In space there are countless constellations, suns and planets; we see only the suns because they give light; the planets remain invisible, for they are small and dark. There are also numberless earths circling around their suns, no worse and no less than this globe of ours. For no reasonable mind can assume that heavenly bodies that may be far more magnificent than ours would not bear upon them creatures similar or even superior to those upon our human earth.-Giordano Bruno (1548-1600) Burned at the stake for heresy (

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NASA breakthrough propulsion physics program

Cited by 33 publications

References 28 publications

Magnet Experiment to Measuring Space Propulsion Heim-Lorentz Force

Magnet Experiment to Measuring Space Propulsion Heim-Lorentz Force

Gravity Beyond Einstein? Part II: Fundamental Physical Principles, Number Systems, Novel Groups, Dark Energy, and Dark Matter, MOND

Destination Universe: Some Thoughts on Faster-Than Light (FTL) Travel

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