New space drive

[Moontanman]

This is supposed to be some sort of space drive that doesn't require fuel but I can't access the site, anyone else care to take a look?

 

http://www.fastcompany.com/1837966/mustafas-space-drive-egyptian-students-quantum-physics-invention

[Sato]

I originally thought it was referring to solar sails but apparently not. It seems to implement the Casimir effect to propel a spacecraft. This relevant paper is linked to in the article. There is also a commenter on the article who pointed out problems with the invention and cited his own patent which overcomes these problems using the same Casimir effect; here is the link to it.

[EdEarl]

From fastcompany.com article "Mustafa's Space Drive: An Egyptian Student's Quantum Physics Invention"

 

Mustafa invented a way of tapping this quantum effect via what's known as the dynamic Casimir effect. This uses a "moving mirror" cavity, where two very reflective very flat plates are held close together, and then moved slightly to interact with the quantum particle sea. It's horribly technical, but the end result is that Mustafa's use of shaped silicon plates similar to those used in solar power cells results in a net force being delivered. A force, of course, means a push or a pull and in space this equates to a drive or engine.

Edited August 9, 2013 by EdEarl

[zorro]

Ask for Fred F

 

Edited August 9, 2013 by zorro