Abstract: Science Set Journal of Physics

Abstract:
The Alcubierre Warp Drive is a theoretical concept that proposes a method for achieving Faster-Than-Light (FTL) travel within the framework of general relativity. Developed by physicist Miguel Alcubierre in the 1990s, the Alcubierre drive involves creating a warp bubble or warp field around a spacecraft, manipulating space-time to contract in front of the vessel and expand behind it. This contraction and expansion of space-time result in a relative velocity greater than the speed of light, allowing for FTL travel. However, the Alcubierre drive faces significant scientific challenges, including the requirement of vast amounts of energy and the need for exotic matter with negative energy density. The theoretical concept also raises ethical and moral questions related to time dilation and potential time travel implications. While the Alcubierre drive remains beyond our current technological capabilities, ongoing research and advancements in physics may provide insights and alternative approaches to achieving FTL travel in the future.