Assume a dilitithium crystal efficiency of 98% and plasma conduits of standard geometries. For simplicity, ignore effects of any local negative vacuum energy.
2007-03-16 07:47:08 · 16 answers · asked by Zefram 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It's easy to try to ignore the negative vacuum energy,but radiation from the plasma conduits reduces efficiency rapidly and it's not possible to maintain crystal output sufficient to allow the formation of a spherical warp bubble.
The anti matter requirement is such that the containment pod is incapable producing enough output to achieve warp.
An explosion would be inevitable in this configuration.
2007-03-16 10:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by Billy Butthead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didn't get that far until Star Trek 'Voyager'. All the first two - 'Trek' & 'The Next Generation' knew was that it was 'impossible'. (I can't believe I'm giving credence to this question no matter the 'Trekkie' thing). I'm one, but not that bad! Beam me up Scottie!! Oh- by the way - that was NEVER said by Shatner or anyone else period! Oh ya - another thing - isn't 'negative vacuum energy' actually blowing it out of - - - - ?
2007-03-16 15:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is 45% anti-matter to 55% dilithium crystals. Injection co-efficients must be carefully measured so as not to fracture the crystals-- otherwise you're dead in the water (on Io)
2007-03-16 15:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lover of GOD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, my name is Marvin and I am from Cydonia, Mars. I think you should forget about all of this Star Trek nonsense and instead concentrate your study on practical achievements like my Iludium-Q36 explosive space modulator. I am planning to blow up the Earth because it obstructs my view of Venus. Cheers!
2007-03-16 15:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by Sciencenut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the immortal words of William Shatner, GET A LIFE!!
2007-03-16 15:07:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you've got all the negative vacuum energy you need stored right there under Shatner's hair piece...
2007-03-16 14:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
about a 1/2 cup in earth measurements.
2007-03-16 14:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An original Zefram Cochrane avatar, now that's hardcore. You should know more about this than any of us, Zefram. After all, you're 70 years ahead of our knowledge.
2007-03-16 14:57:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three
2007-03-16 15:21:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear god. Answering a trekkie is like arguing with a brick wall.
2007-03-16 14:56:06 · answer #10 · answered by Canadian Time Traveler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋