Alcubierre drive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

Alcubierre drive Alcubierre drives

Etymology

Named after theoretical physicist Miguel Alcubierre.

Related words

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