[extropy-chat] unidirectional thrust

[Mike Lorrey]

--- Dirk Bruere <dirk at neopax.com> wrote:
> Mike Lorrey wrote:
> 
> >I would have thought you'd figure out that e=mc^2 describes the
> >asymptotic limit and the only limits on acceleration are the
> dilation
> >of mass as well as the acceleration vs. pulse frequency curve: i.e.
> the
> >faster you go, the less acceleration you should get for the most
> >efficient pulse frequency.
> >
> >  
> >
> Faster you go *relative to what*?

Relative to local space of course.

BTW: By your calcs, even a Bussard Ramjet is an overunity device as
well. So I have to question your use of simple newtonian equations for
a situation which should more properly be solved in a Lorentz frame.

Mike Lorrey
Vice-Chair, 2nd District, Libertarian Party of NH
"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves."
                                      -William Pitt (1759-1806) 
Blog: http://intlib.blogspot.com


		
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