Is Faster-than-Light Travel Possible? A Study on Special Relativity and the Warp Drive.

This paper explores the theoretical possibility of faster-than-light travel according to Einstein’s theory of relativity, focusing on the concept of the warp drive. The study explains the basic principles, the spacetime bubble mechanism, expansion and contraction of spacetime, energy requirements, and theoretical benefits, highlighting recent advancements that reduce the need for negative energy.

Publication Details

Journal
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-09-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17211177
Primary Topic
Cognitive Abilities and Testing
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Is Faster-than-Light Travel Possible? A Study on Special Relativity and the Warp Drive.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Cognitive Abilities and Testing
article

Is Faster-than-Light Travel Possible? A Study on Special Relativity and the Warp Drive.

article en

Abstract

This paper explores the theoretical possibility of faster-than-light travel according to Einstein’s theory of relativity, focusing on the concept of the warp drive. The study explains the basic principles, the spacetime bubble mechanism, expansion and contraction of spacetime, energy requirements, and theoretical benefits, highlighting recent advancements that reduce the need for negative energy.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Affordable and clean energy
Openalex Percentile: Top 43%
Cognitive Abilities and Testing
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Is Faster-than-Light Travel Possible? A Study on Special Relativity and the Warp Drive. · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS