Alcubierre Drive & Gravitational Waves: Alien Effects?

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The discussion centers on the Alcubierre drive and its implications for gravitational waves when used by hypothetical aliens traveling to our solar system. Participants assert that the Alcubierre drive, a theoretical concept for faster-than-light travel, does not generate gravitational waves as it operates within a spacetime framework that remains undisturbed. The consensus is that while the drive allows for rapid movement, it does not create notable gravitational disturbances in the surrounding spacetime.

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If alien people used an Alcubierre drive, would it create notable gravitational waves?
Suppose some aliens travel to our solar system after seeing our radio broadcasts using an Alcubierre drive. Would it not create a notable gravitational disturbance? Or does it leave spacetime undisturbed around it?
 
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As far as I know there are no gravitational waves in an Alcubierre spacetime.
 
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