Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts.
You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
Audible Plus auto-renews for $7.95/mo after 30 days. Upgrade or cancel anytime.
Warp Drive  By  cover art

Warp Drive

By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
Narrated by: Virtual Voice
Try for $0.00

$7.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $4.99

Buy for $4.99

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Background images

This title uses virtual voice narration

Virtual voice is computer-generated narration for audiobooks

Publisher's summary

Step into the future and traverse the cosmos with "Warp Drive," the ultimate guide for anyone fascinated by the potential of interstellar travel. Prepare to be propelled through the dimensions of space and time, from the established foundations of E=mc² to the pioneering study of physicist Miguel Alcubierre.

"Warp Drive" removes the science fiction veneer of its namesake technology and delves into the intricate web of scientific theory and burgeoning exploration. Journey through a meticulously organized roadmap to the allure of star-hopping, presented in a language both accessible to layman readers and thorough enough for those who seek a richer understanding.

The first chapters lay the groundwork for your cosmic voyage, introducing the scientific basics behind warp drive and exploring its appearance in public consciousness. Here, we begin to address the tantalizing possibility of an existence beyond regular space-time limitations.

The book then transcends into the robust physics of warp drive, where Universe's deep-seated secrets unfold. Navigate through the concept of space-time, the mysteries of exotic matter, and the theories of the Alcubierre drive, as you glean invaluable insights into the essence of warp speed.

Venture forward to the technological challenges of realizing warp drive, including the immense energy requirements, control mechanisms, and ship design considerations. Face head-on the potential risks and ethical aspects, from paradoxes and destination destruction to the unpredictable effects on human health.

Stay immersed in a comprehensive analysis of breakthroughs in warp drive research, contributions of its pioneers, and its implications for interstellar travel. Enter the thrilling landscape charted by NASA, where Quantum Vacuum Plasma Thrusters and Negative Energy Density are no longer merely figments of imagination.

Journey still farther, where the book probes beyond warp drive, harnessing wormholes, moves onto future prospects, and finally concludes on the stirring note of hope and wonder. Coupled with fascinating chapters on advances in Quantum Physics, the role of AI, and an outlook on government and private sector interests, and much more, "Warp Drive" promises an immersive experience that goes beyond the realm of ordinary.

Blurring the line between reality and science fiction, "Warp Drive" pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the universe and human capability. Ready to envision the unimaginable and probe the secrets of the cosmos? Buckle up for a voyage into the prospects of warp speed! Get your copy of "Warp Drive" today.

What listeners say about Warp Drive

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.