Is a warp drive possible? How long until we develop one?

In summary, the conversation discussed the possibility of creating a warp drive and the potential timeline for its development. It also touched on the differences between a warp drive and an EmDrive, and the possibility of developing an EmDrive. The conversation concluded by mentioning that the Alcubierre metric, a concept related to warp drive, is not physically realizable and that the topic of EMDrive is not discussed due to the abundance of misleading articles about it.
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Is a warp drive actually possible to create? If so, how long until we can develop one? Is it at all possible that they could be developed during our lifetimes? I'm asking because of this article http://www.redorbit.com/news/space/...ot-accidentally-invent-the-warp-drive-050115/
which also leads me to ask, what are the differences between a warp drive and an EmDrive? Is it at all possible for an EmDrive to be developed? Could the development of an EmDrive really lead to the development of a war drive? Do either the emdrive or the warp drive "break the laws of physics"?
 
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"Warp Drive" and "EMDrive" are completely unrelated.

If you want to know more about the warp drive concept, you can google for "Alcubierre metric". The Alcubierre metric is an intriguing solution to the equations of general relativity, but it is not physically realizable.

EMDrive is one of the topics that we don't discuss here, even to debunk it, as the supply of bad pop-sci articles about it exceeds the available debunking bandwidth.

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1. What is a warp drive?

A warp drive is a theoretical concept in science that involves manipulating space-time to allow for faster-than-light travel. It was first proposed by physicist Miguel Alcubierre in 1994.

2. Is a warp drive possible?

Currently, a warp drive is not possible with our current understanding of physics. However, there are ongoing research and experiments being conducted to explore the feasibility of a warp drive.

3. What is the current progress in developing a warp drive?

There have been some theoretical developments and experiments conducted, but no actual functioning warp drive has been created. Some scientists believe that it may be possible in the distant future, while others think it may be impossible due to fundamental physical limitations.

4. How long until we develop a warp drive?

It is impossible to predict when or if a warp drive will be developed. It depends on the progress of scientific research and breakthroughs in our understanding of physics. It could be decades, centuries, or even longer before a functional warp drive is created.

5. What are the potential implications of a warp drive?

If a warp drive is ever developed, it could revolutionize space travel and exploration. It could also have significant impacts on our understanding of the universe and potentially open up new possibilities for interstellar travel and communication.

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