The Two Equation No-Go Theorem for Negative Energy Warp Drives

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Authors: Brian Rieckmann
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Abstract

This paper presents a minimal no‑go result demonstrating that negative‑energy warp drives cannot satisfy the two governing equations required for physical viability. By combining a quantum inequality with the corresponding Einstein field constraint, the analysis shows that any configuration attempting to sustain macroscopic negative energy necessarily violates one of the stability or coherence conditions implied by the pair. The result establishes a fundamental incompatibility between the stress‑energy requirements of warp‑drive geometries and the limits imposed by quantum field theory, yielding a concise two‑equation proof that such systems cannot exist in any physically allowed state.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect Control and Stability of Dynamical Systems

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN