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To: DiogenesLamp

very cool, now how does it work...

not even a hint


4 posted on 04/25/2023 2:17:17 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Chode
very cool, now how does it work...

We may find out in June. Maybe even later. I assume it will have a very small thrust, and so it may take some time to see if it's even moving to any appreciable degree.

not even a hint

I believe there is a hint. It's in the name "quantum" drive.

Some years back, there was a proposal to utilize the effect of virtual particles spontaneously popping into existence to act as propellant. When a particle popped into existence, it would be accelerated by an electric field before it disappeared again, thereby imparting a reaction force to the "engine."

7 posted on 04/25/2023 2:41:37 PM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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