Space Ships faster than light.

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The discussion centers on the concept of using a dense electron field around a spacecraft to prevent energy absorption during space travel. It suggests that such a field could allow the spacecraft to avoid expanding as it moves through space, as materials act like antennas that collect energy. The idea posits that if the electron field is dense enough, it could absorb incoming energy without significantly changing the mass of the spacecraft. The inquiry is directed at Michio Kaku, although it is noted that he rarely engages in forum discussions. The conversation highlights innovative thoughts on theoretical physics and space travel.
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Dear Michio Kaku.

I wanted to ask a question about traveling in space with a space ship.

If a spacecraft emits a dense electron field around itself extended
out to space in all directions from the craft, Wouldn't this electron
force field (Electrons themselves) allow the material of the space
craft to not absorb energy to the ship itself, (If a system cannot
absorb energy then it cannot expand).

All materials act as antennas if they are moving through space, The
antenna in motion would collect energy and expand until it can no
longer expand as a single material.

If that antenna had an electron force field around it dense enough to
absorb incoming energy while in motion then the electron field would
expand but the antenna should change little in mass.

This above question relates to only Electron fields and not
Electromagnetic fields radiated from electrons.

Gerald L. Blakley
 
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Mr. Blakley, I do not believe Dr. Kaku ever checks this site, and I don't know how to reach him.
 
Dr. Kaku has amazingly written to some of us over the years, including onthecuttingedge yet he never shows up at the forums. Only once-in-a-blue-moon chats.
He's a fast typist but I guess too busy for forums.
 
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