Alcubierre drive

English

Etymology

Named after theoretical physicist Miguel Alcubierre.

Noun

Alcubierre drive (plural Alcubierre drives)

A hypothetical means of faster-than-light propulsion, based on the controlled contraction and expansion of surrounding space.

Hypernyms

warp drive

Related terms

Alcubierre metric

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