interstellar-travel-technology
The exploration of wormhole-based methods as a potential means for future civilizations to achieve faster-than-light travel, despite enormous technical challenges.
1 chapter across 1 book
Diaspora (1997)Greg Egan
In this chapter, Gabriel explores the extensive historical and theoretical groundwork on traversable wormholes, focusing on Kozuch Theory which posits that elementary particles are wormhole mouths connecting different points in space-time. The chapter details how these wormholes underpin particle physics and cosmology, and discusses the technological challenges and potential of splicing wormholes to create traversable passages for matter and machines. Gabriel's personal motivation is revealed as he seeks a grand, long-term project to give his extended life purpose.