Need Physics Senior Project ideas

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The discussion centers on a high school senior project focused on the physics of deep space and interstellar travel. The project aims to explore concepts like warp drives, although practical implementation is not feasible. Participants clarify the distinction between deep space and interstellar travel, emphasizing the latter's focus on traveling to other stars. Suggestions for project ideas include researching interstellar travel concepts such as Project Orion, solar sails, generation ships, and Bussard ramjets. The conversation highlights the need for a clear understanding of the project's scope to generate relevant ideas.
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Problem:
I have to do a required senior project for high school. My topic is the general physics behind deep space travel. (like humans traveling to other solar systems in reasonable time).
I need to do a project on it but do not know what exactly to do. Please Give Me Ideas!

Basically, I would like to build a warp drive for a spaceship. I obviously can't do this but that's the kind of thing i would like to do. Keep this in mind when thinking of other ideas.

Please Help!
 
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Are you doing the project on deep space travel or interstellar travel? "Deep space" usually refers to the far reaches of the solar system, not to other stars.

If you're actually researching interstellar travel, try Wiki'ing these to get you started:

Interstellar travel
Project Orion
Solar sail
Generation ship
Bussard ramjet
 
Yeah, I'm researching Interstellar Travel
 

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