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Imagine an engine that doesn't need fuel to run and that can propel a rocket at 99% of the speed of light. It sounds like science fiction, but this is the proposal of the helical engine, a new technology that could transform space exploration.
The helical motor is a idea developed by David Burns, a NASA engineer. Unlike traditional engines that use propellant, this engine uses principles of relativity to generate thrust. It uses a propeller-shaped particle accelerator to accelerate particles to nearly the speed of light.
The operation of the helical engine is based on Einstein's theory of relativity, which says that the mass of an object increases as it approaches the speed of light. The engine uses ions and electromagnets to accelerate particles in a helical loop. When the particle accelerates, its mass increases, generating thrust and thus pushing the ship.
Advantages of the helical motor
Incredible Speed: Theoretically, it can reach 99% of the speed of light.
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Without propellant: It drastically reduces the costs of space travel, making it more affordable.
Faster trips: We could reach the Moon in 1,5 seconds, Mars in 13 minutes and Neptune in just 4 hours.
Challenges and limitations
Despite being a promising idea, the helical motor faces significant challenges. To test it on Earth, a tube 200 meters long and 12 meters wide would be needed, as well as 65 megawatts of power to generate just 1 thrust newton – equivalent to the force needed to press a keyboard button.
Therefore, the idea is that the engine works in the vacuum of space, where there is no resistance from gravity. Even so, there is still a lot to be developed and tested to make this technology viable.
Future of space exploration
If this technology is successful, it could revolutionize space exploration, making it faster and more accessible. In addition to saving on fuel, the helical engine would allow us to explore space more efficiently and safely.
The helical motor is a innovation that could change the future of space travel. Despite the challenges, it is an exciting idea that brings us closer to reaching new frontiers in the universe.
And to brake... how do you do it??
It's funny that I was going to ask the same question and that it would be about the absurd acceleration that would transform any living being into nothing if the acceleration were instantaneous.
There is no such thing as instantaneous acceleration. That's why it's called acceleration: because speeds do not jump instantly, but at a defined rate of acceleration.
Vibreique brake lol
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Calculate the destination you need to stop at and decelerate until you stop, then gradually channel the acceleration in the opposite direction. It's easy, I have two of these in my flying saucer.
Exactly what I thought!
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There will be no one left alive inside, no need to brake, lol
It doesn't make any sense. With the dense constitution that our bodies have, an absurd speed of this would annihilate any matter when starting from inertia and when decelerating to inertia.
This discussion would be viable in a 12th dimensional world.
I think it would be turned on when the aircraft was in space. In our atmosphere it would use solid fuel, or, at a lower speed.
The first tests would not require placing a human inside a ship, with the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, we will certainly have androids to do this exploration work.
It's tempting to imagine the possibility of taking all of our politicians from Brasília to Mars, without a return ticket, in just 13 minutes!!!!!
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