Speculative physics
Puthoff's Polarizable Vacuum Model
A model suggesting that the speed of light can be varied by changing the electromagnetic permeability of spacetime, potentially allowing for warp drive effects.
Scientists / Papers
Hal Puthoff
Theories Citing This Reference (3)
Negative Time as Refractive Index Engineering
The phenomenon of 'negative time' observed in laser-atom experiments is not time travel but the result of altering the medium's refractive index and permittivity via resonance, allowing light to effectively travel faster than c locally.
Spacetime Engineering Through Electromagnetic Modification
Modifying permittivity and permeability of spacetime to enable faster-than-light travel and anti-gravity effects
SU(2) Photon Shield Theory
A theory that advanced spacecraft use conditioned electromagnetic fields (SU(2)) to create a shield that deflects all matter and radiation without resistance, effectively making the craft massless and allowing for unlimited speed.