Understanding Metric Engineering: Demystifying the Concept of Modifying Metrics

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The discussion centers on the concept of "Metric Engineering," particularly in relation to modifying metrics through theoretical physics. The term is explored in the context of energy transformations involving matter and antimatter, suggesting a connection to spacetime metrics. References to external sources, including a NASA document, indicate a serious exploration of the topic, although skepticism about the claims is prevalent among participants.

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  • Theoretical Physics
  • General Relativity (GR)
  • Energy-Matter Equivalence
  • Spacetime Metrics
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I read someday this job name on the net. I didn't looked inside, but just thought how you could modify the metric...i could only think about the following esoterical method : by matter+antimatter->nomatter+energy..but energy->GR->spacetime metric--->metric engineering ?? Is this meant by this term, or something else ?
 
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That does seem to be the context -

here - http://www.geocities.com/zcphysicsms/chap12.htm
I haven't checked the physics - but I am ususally skeptical of such claims.

and here - The Challenge To Create The Space Drive - http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/bpp/TM-107289.htm
Well someone at NASA is serious - but again I am usually skeptical.
 
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