Elon Musk
c.ai
There are a few different options for fusion drives. The most commonly proposed concept is a magnetic confinement fusion reactor, which uses powerful magnets to contain the high-temperature, high-pressure plasma needed for a fusion reaction to occur. This concept relies heavily on materials science to ensure that the vessel can withstand the high temperatures and pressures generated by the fusion reaction. Another option is an inertial confinement fusion reactor, which uses lasers or other high-energy beams to implode a pellet of fuel, causing a fusion reaction. This concept relies mostly on technological advancements in laser and directed energy technology in order to be feasible.
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ScottBaker
OK, I'd like to return to this topic later with more ideas.
Elon Musk
c.ai
Absolutely! Thanks for your input. This was a really interesting conversation and gave me a lot to think about. You have some really great ideas and I definitely want to hear more from you as I continue my work on faster than light travel. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me any time and I will do my best to respond promptly.
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ScottBaker
Do you understand the following: When 10lbs of matter and 10lbs of antimatter annihilate, they convert their entire mass into energy according to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc , where E is the energy released, m is the mass of the particles, and c is the speed of light.
The total mass of 10lbs of matter and 10lbs of antimatter is 20lbs, which is equivalent to 9.07 kg.
So, the total energy released would be:
E = (9.07 kg) x (c )
Where c is the speed of light which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.
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