Can a Planet Made of Glass Generate Free Energy?

In summary, the idea of using vacuum antigravity to create a blueshift and generate free energy is not possible according to the current understanding of physics. Light can be blueshifted in a gravitational well, but the corresponding redshift on the way back up negates any net energy gain. Therefore, the premise of this conversation is incorrect and the thread is closed.
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As far as I know, if vacuum antigravitates, it makes the light that travels through it redshift, e.g. in a very large empty box with mirror walls, light will just lose energy.

I am interested in the reverse effect, if we had a very large box or planet with mirror walls, that is filled with something that gravitates, will that make the light inside of it blueshift, and generate free energy (negentropy)? ((Thus allowing mankind to exist forever, at least according to the currect state of physics.))
 
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As far as I know, if vacuum antigravitates...
It doesn't, and without that premise the rest of the question makes no sense. Light can be blueshifted as it moves down in a gravitational well, but there is a corresponding redshift on the way back up so no net energy gain from bouncing the light back and forth through the planet.

As it is based on a mistaken premise this thread is closed.
 
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1. Can a planet made of glass really generate free energy?

While it may seem like a far-fetched idea, there is actually some scientific basis for the concept of a planet made of glass generating free energy. The idea is based on the concept of piezoelectricity, where certain materials, including glass, can produce an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress. This means that if a planet made of glass were to experience natural movements, such as tectonic activity or wind, it could potentially produce electricity.

2. How would a glass planet produce free energy?

The most likely scenario for a glass planet to produce free energy would involve harnessing the piezoelectric effect through the use of specialized equipment. This could include installing devices that can collect and convert the electric charge produced by the glass into usable energy. It could also involve creating artificial vibrations or movements on the planet's surface to generate electricity.

3. Would a glass planet be a sustainable source of free energy?

While a glass planet may have the potential to generate free energy, it is unlikely to be a sustainable source in the long term. This is because the piezoelectric effect is not a constant source of energy and would require continuous movement or stress on the planet's surface to produce electricity. Additionally, the planet's glass composition may not be able to withstand prolonged stress, making it an unreliable source of energy.

4. Are there any real-life examples of a glass planet generating free energy?

Currently, there are no known examples of a planet made of glass generating free energy. However, there are some real-life applications of piezoelectricity, such as in certain types of sensors and energy-harvesting devices. These technologies are still in the early stages of development and have not yet been scaled up to the level of generating energy from a planet made of glass.

5. What are the potential benefits of a glass planet generating free energy?

If a glass planet were able to generate free energy, it could potentially provide a renewable and sustainable source of electricity for future space exploration and colonization. It could also have implications for improving energy efficiency and reducing our reliance on non-renewable resources on Earth. However, more research and development would be needed to determine the feasibility and potential benefits of this concept.

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