Undergrad Magnetic Field vs Spacetime: Effects on Inertia Disk

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This discussion centers on the interaction between magnetic fields and spacetime, specifically regarding the effects on a gyroscope partially situated within a strong magnetic field. It is established that while a magnetic field can distort spacetime, the curvature produced is negligible for fields generated by human technology. The conversation emphasizes that any propulsion mechanism proposed must adhere to conservation laws, which prohibit propulsion without mass variation. The concept of an "inertia disk" is clarified as analogous to a gyroscope, but the feasibility of creating unbalanced angular momentum in such a system is dismissed.

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  • Understanding of electromagnetic fields and their properties
  • Basic knowledge of spacetime curvature and general relativity
  • Familiarity with conservation laws in physics
  • Concept of gyroscopic motion and angular momentum
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  • Explore conservation laws in physics, particularly in propulsion systems
  • Study the behavior of gyroscopes in varying magnetic fields
  • Investigate advanced magnetic field engineering techniques
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Propultion without mass variation
By following article a magnetic field can produce a least a minimum distortion in spacetime.

If we have a inertia disk spinning 50% inside of a strong closed magnetic field may we suppose that we will create an unbalanced in the angular disc moment producing a propulsion without mass variation since 50% of inertia disk is isolate inside of magnetic or electric field?

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I’m not completely understanding your question here. What do you mean by “inertia disk”? Or “unbalanced in the angular disk moment”? Neither of those phrases make sense.
 
Nugatory said:
I’m not completely understanding your question here. What do you mean by “inertia disk”? Or “unbalanced in the angular disk moment”? Neither of those phrases make sense.
something like a gyroscope
 
Gitirana said:
something like a gyroscope
The main question is how much a high density electric or magnetic field can interfere with spacetime in order to affect a Gyroscope that is 50% inside this field and 50% outside.
 
Gitirana said:
The main question is how much a high density electric or magnetic field can interfere with spacetime in order to affect a Gyroscope that is 50% inside this field and 50% outside.
how much is wrong sorry. How many?
 
Gitirana said:
The main question is how much a high density electric or magnetic field can interfere with spacetime in order to affect a Gyroscope that is 50% inside this field and 50% outside.
Gitirana said:
how much is wrong sorry. How many?
No, how much is correct. The effect you are asking about is continuous.

I assume that by "interfere with spacetime", you are referring to the fact that an electromagnetic field has energy, and energy produces spacetime curvature. This is true, but the amount of spacetime curvature produced by such a field will be extremely small for any field that can be produced by humans.

Also, any effect on a gyroscope would be balanced by an equal and opposite effect on the field itself and its source. You can't violate conservation laws.
 
Gitirana said:
TL;DR Summary: Propultion without mass variation

may we suppose that we will create an unbalanced in the angular disc moment producing a propulsion without mass variation
No. As @PeterDonis mentioned you cannot violate the conservation laws.

In addition, I think that your concept of a spatially limited field is more than a little problematic. Both magnetic fields and gravitational fields don't have sharp boundaries. A typical magnetic field falls off as ##1/r^3##. Although you can make it fall off faster through careful engineering, it is going to be at some level a smooth and gradual transition. The resulting gravitational field will be even smoother and fall off slower.

However, none of that matters with respect to propulsion. There it is the conservation laws that are the problem.
 

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