Alcubierre Drive antimatter requirements

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The Alcubierre Drive concept suggests that creating a warp bubble around a spaceship could theoretically require 100-500 kg of antimatter, although there is debate about the necessity of exotic matter and positive energy. The feasibility of using antimatter as warp fuel raises questions about the duration of the warp effect, with concerns that it may only last for a brief moment. Currently, the availability of antimatter on Earth is extremely limited, with only micrograms produced, making practical application unlikely. Some participants express skepticism about the validity of sources claiming warp drive is plausible, emphasizing the need for credible mainstream literature. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the theoretical nature of warp drive and the significant challenges that remain.
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Some sources say, that alcubierre warp drive would have no need for exotic matter but to create a warp bubble around a shuttle-sized spaceship would require only 100-500 kg of antimatter. Still some believe it would not function without exotic matter and some positive energy. The question is: Is it possible to use antimatter for warp fuel and for how long? It is quite pointless if you could only warp the space for a second.
 
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Since we don't have 100-500 kg of antimatter in stock, the exercise seems to be academic at this point.
 
Yep, we only have a few micrograms on earth. I suppose, that no one here will solve this question, since warp drive is only hypothetical. I am still thinking for how long you can maintain the bubble?
 
Dummienoob said:
Some sources say

Please cite them. Remember, we only discuss sources that are part of the mainstream literature.

Since antimatter gravitates the same was as matter, I doubt very much that these sources are correct.
 
http://banoosh.com/blog/2012/09/23/nasa-working-on-faster-than-light-space-travel-says-warp-drives-are-plausible/
This is one of the sites. I couldn't find the other ones but I can guarantee you that there are more
 
Dummienoob said:
http://banoosh.com/blog/2012/09/23/nasa-working-on-faster-than-light-space-travel-says-warp-drives-are-plausible/
This is one of the sites. I couldn't find the other ones but I can guarantee you that there are more

This is not an acceptable source.

Did you read the source for your source?
 

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