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On the (im)possibility of warp bubbles

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2007-05-23 v4

Abstract

Various objections against Alcubierre's warp drive geometry are reviewed. Superluminal warp bubbles seem an unlikey possibility within the framework of general relativity and quantum field theory, although subluminal bubbles may still be possible.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9906050,
  title  = {On the (im)possibility of warp bubbles},
  author = {Chris Van Den Broeck},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9906050},
  year   = {2007}
}

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Summary of talk delivered at STAIF-2000