The Entropic Warp Field : From Geometric Distortion to Thermodynamic Propulsion
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| contents | <p>This preprint introduces a thermodynamically consistent alternative to the 1994 Alcubierre warp-drive.<br>Rather than prescribing spacetime curvature kinematically, the model embeds the warp geometry within a scalar–tensor framework driven by an entropic field κ(x,t).<br>The field modulates both curvature and the local gravitational coupling <span><span>G_eff=G e^{−κ(x,t)}</span></span>, turning “warp” into a self-regulated thermodynamic process.</p> <p>The paper demonstrates that:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The entropic sector satisfies the standard energy conditions (NEC, WEC, DEC).</p> </li> <li> <p>Tensor modes propagate luminally (<span><span>c_T=1</span></span>), consistent with GW170817.</p> </li> <li> <p>Energy requirements are positive and tunable, replacing the negative-energy densities of the original Alcubierre metric.</p> </li> <li> <p>Three thermodynamic regimes (frozen, direct, retro-entropic) describe cruise, acceleration, and reversal phases of an entropy-balanced warp field.</p> </li> </ul> <p>This formulation establishes a bridge between general relativity, scalar–tensor theory, and nonequilibrium thermodynamics — turning a geometric mirage into a physically viable propulsion principle.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | The Entropic Warp Field : From Geometric Distortion to Thermodynamic Propulsion SCHENA, Marc entropic gravitation scalar–tensor theory warp drive Alcubierre metric energy conditions thermodynamics of spacetime <p>This preprint introduces a thermodynamically consistent alternative to the 1994 Alcubierre warp-drive.<br>Rather than prescribing spacetime curvature kinematically, the model embeds the warp geometry within a scalar–tensor framework driven by an entropic field κ(x,t).<br>The field modulates both curvature and the local gravitational coupling <span><span>G_eff=G e^{−κ(x,t)}</span></span>, turning “warp” into a self-regulated thermodynamic process.</p> <p>The paper demonstrates that:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The entropic sector satisfies the standard energy conditions (NEC, WEC, DEC).</p> </li> <li> <p>Tensor modes propagate luminally (<span><span>c_T=1</span></span>), consistent with GW170817.</p> </li> <li> <p>Energy requirements are positive and tunable, replacing the negative-energy densities of the original Alcubierre metric.</p> </li> <li> <p>Three thermodynamic regimes (frozen, direct, retro-entropic) describe cruise, acceleration, and reversal phases of an entropy-balanced warp field.</p> </li> </ul> <p>This formulation establishes a bridge between general relativity, scalar–tensor theory, and nonequilibrium thermodynamics — turning a geometric mirage into a physically viable propulsion principle.</p> |
| title | The Entropic Warp Field : From Geometric Distortion to Thermodynamic Propulsion |
| topic | entropic gravitation scalar–tensor theory warp drive Alcubierre metric energy conditions thermodynamics of spacetime |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17438301 |