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2006-06-29 14:52:17 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Hypothetical 1 in Science & Mathematics Engineering

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Back in 1998 the idea of anti-gravity as a real phenomenon appeared to be possible - or is it?

The galaxies in the expanding universe appeared to be accelerating - was this some kind of anti-gravity force? To account for this speed-up in expansion, most astronomers and astrophysicists favor bringing back Einstein's fudge factor. But keep in mind that no real evidence exists for reverse gravity; Einstein just made it up so that his equations would support the idea of a static universe. In a twist he could never have imagined, antigravity has returned to support the idea of a universe expanding forever at an increasing rate.

The fact that there MAY be an anti-gravity force implies there may be some way to take advantage of it, but if gravity is not actually a force but a distortion of space instead, the propulsion engine will have to find a way to distort space (we don't know how to do this). When we understand the Higgs particle better, perhaps.

Check out the link below for an update on the subject of "anti-gravity"

2006-06-30 20:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by jimdempster 4 · 0 0

No, not really. The only really efficent way to create anti-gravity is the Casmir effect, created in a total vacuum between two metal plates. However, the conditions required are virtually impossible to acheive, and the energy produced is not in a usable state.

However, according to the Goddard institute, enough anti-matter could be created to send a ship to Mars, for the (compatively) low price of 250 million. So anti-matter engines are a very real possibility.

2006-06-29 14:58:55 · answer #2 · answered by James 2 · 0 0

no
we are not even close to demonstrating a principle that would lead someone to believe that we could get close to such a thing

and
the tiny hints in gravimetics theories that allow us to even talk about such a thing imply that the energy requirement of such a thing would make it much less efficient than chemical rockets

see
gravity forces between objectsof relatively small mass (like a rocket, or even a mountain) are very weak
you need a great big mass , or maybe just maybe a great big energy to create significant gravity force

2006-06-29 14:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by enginerd 6 · 0 0

after we've one which's secure to apply and we had the pcs to inform it what we favor it to do, then the reply will be convinced. the US authorities stopped all provide funding in the field of anti-gravitationalpersistent gadgets decrease back in the early 1960's. there have been many tries of creating apersistent unit yet to furnish you an concept of what desires to be finished is this. you want to have a gyro operating in extra of 100 and fifty,000 rpm's to attain this. Now in case you realize of a thanks to finished that without melt down or fusion or the binding of organics and inorganic textile then you definately will be on your way. you may want to attempt a glance for anti-gravity and in case you would favor to discover any colleges that are engaged on one then enable me inform you a good position to commence. when you're taking into consideration MIT then you definately will be incorrect provided that they're extremely far behind in this race. Santa Rosa college in Santa Rosa California is already progression a prototype. Now in case you do have an concept as to getting the mandatory RPM's then you definately will also favor to evaluate the very actuality of having an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) look after in position or you may want to positioned the city or maybe the state decrease back into the darkish a at the same time as because the EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) will be at a consistent price of construct. you would ought to take some math instructions among some others to understand what this suggests in case you attempt to construct one without protecting.

2016-11-15 10:57:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Yes it has already been done back in the 1950's I have seen the plans for it. Not really all that complated but very hard to controll never really got off the ground. (not sure why) I would love to build one but it takes more money than I have.

2006-06-29 15:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by warmhands777 5 · 0 0

If anyone knows the answer and responds to your question they will be answering to government agents and you will be getting a knock on your door.
You might start looking over shoulder now, careful what you say because you are a marked man.

2006-06-29 15:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by vacation4me 3 · 0 0

Man, we can't even figure out what dark matter is.

Get real.

When I was a kid (LONG time ago), they told me we'd be flying around like the Jetsons by now.

They were wrong then, weren't they?

2006-06-29 15:00:30 · answer #7 · answered by fresh2 4 · 0 0

Every time we get close, the scientists keep hurting themselves when they hit the ceiling... :)

2006-06-29 18:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0 0

No.

2006-06-29 14:59:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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