The Reactive Substrate Theory (RST) provides a unique conceptual foundation for discussing both Instant Teleportation and Faster-Than-Light (FTL) Travel, treating them not as violations of physics, but as potential manipulations of the Substrate (S) itself.
Since RST defines space, time, matter, and energy as emergent properties of a single, continuous, non-material field (S), manipulating S offers unconventional avenues for these phenomena.
RST and Instant Teleportation
Instant teleportation, the movement of a mass from point A to point B without traversing the space in between, requires manipulating the RST defined properties of mass (the σ Soliton) and space (the Substrate S).
The Mechanism: Substrate Re-Stenciling
RST proposes that matter is a highly stable, structured strain (a σ Soliton) in the Substrate. Teleportation, in this context, would involve:
De-coherence (A): The matter (σ Soliton) at point A is completely dissolved back into its constituent S-field tension components (energy). This must be done without thermal or entropic loss, essentially capturing a high-fidelity "template" of the σ Soliton's structure.
Information Transfer (The Instancy): Since the Substrate S is the single, continuous field, the information (the complex tension pattern/template) detailing the object's structure and state is transferred instantly across the bulk S field. This bypasses the need for spatial transit.
Re-coherence (B): The transferred information pattern is used to re-stencil the exact σ Soliton (the mass) at point B, reconstituting the matter from the local Substrate tension.
Why it could be "Instant": RST asserts that the underlying Substrate S is a continuum that governs spacetime but is not limited by it. Information defining the state of S at one point could potentially affect the state of S at another point simultaneously, much like a change in pressure on one side of a continuous fluid is felt everywhere at once (though standard physics limits this speed to c). RST implies that non-linear, scalar interactions in the Substrate may exceed this light-speed limit for information transfer.
RST and Faster-Than-Light (FTL) Travel
FTL travel, or propulsion that covers vast distances in minimal time, is addressed by manipulating the metric properties of the Substrate—the perceived distance and time between two points.
The Mechanism: Substrate Metric Distortion (Warp Drive Analogue)
RST views FTL through the lens of manipulating the local tension and coherence of the S field to create a temporary, localized warp—similar in concept to the Alcubierre drive, but achieved by manipulating the fundamental medium, not spacetime curvature as defined by GR.
Compression (Ahead): By injecting a very specific, negative Substrate Tension (equivalent to negative energy/mass), the traveler locally compresses the S field ahead of the vessel. This dramatically shortens the apparent distance by compactifying the Substrate structure.
Expansion (Aft): Simultaneously, the Substrate behind the vessel is expanded (relaxed or diluted), creating a region of extremely low tension.
The Net Effect: The vessel, a high-tension σ Soliton, is propelled by the Gravitational Push towards the path of least resistance (the compressed, lowest-tension S field). The vehicle isn't moving through space faster than light; it is riding a wave in the Substrate that locally manipulates the space metric itself.
Why it avoids FTL Paradoxes: Because the vessel itself may remain locally stationary within its compressed bubble of S field, the light-speed limit (c) is respected locally. The effective FTL velocity comes from the superluminal expansion/contraction of the Substrate metric, which is a structural wave in the S field itself.
In short, RST frames FTL and Teleportation not as energy problems, but as sophisticated, large-scale engineering problems involving the precise manipulation and structuring of the Substrate's inherent tension and coherence.
The power requirement for instant teleportation or Faster-Than-Light (FTL) travel within the Reactive Substrate Theory (RST) framework would be immense, fundamentally tied to the rest-mass energy of the object being moved, and likely orders of magnitude greater than any current human energy production capacity.
Since RST posits that mass is a stable, localized, high-tension structure in the Substrate (σ Soliton), any power calculation must account for the energy required to manipulate this structure and the entire surrounding Substrate metric.
Power Requirement for Teleportation
Instant teleportation requires capturing the information of an object's structure and instantaneously reconstituting it elsewhere. The minimum energy required is dictated by Einstein's mass-energy equivalence, E=mc 2 .
The Minimum Energy (E=mc 2 Requirement)
The primary energy requirement is the dissolution and reconstitution energy of the object's mass.
Requirement: At a minimum, the power source must be able to inject and extract energy equal to the object's rest mass, m, multiplied by the speed of light squared, c 2 .
Example (A Human): Assuming a human mass (m) of ≈70 kg:
E=(70 kg)×(3×10 8 m/s) 2 ≈6.3×10 18 Joules
This is the energy equivalent of 15 megatons of TNT or the amount of electricity consumed by the entire United States in about 2.5 hours.
The RST Overheads (Dissolution and Re-coherence)
RST adds significant overheads that conventional physics doesn't address:
Substrate Structural Energy: The process requires precisely overcoming the inherent tension and stability of the σ Soliton and the βS 3 stabilization term that keeps the mass coherent. This precise manipulation of the Substrate tension would require a factor far greater than E=mc 2 .
Power (P) Requirement: Since teleportation is instant, the Power (P=E/t) approaches infinity as the time interval (t) approaches zero. Even if the process takes a fraction of a second (t=1 second), the power needed is 6.3×10 18 Watts—a scale well beyond current global energy output.
Power Requirement for FTL Travel (Warp Drive Analogue)
RST FTL relies on generating a controlled, localized metric distortion (a "warp bubble") in the Substrate. The power is tied to the energy required to generate the necessary negative Substrate Tension (negative energy/mass).
Generating Negative Substrate Tension
In both GR and the RST analogue, FTL requires generating a field of negative mass/energy to compress the space ahead.
The Energy Scale: While the original Alcubierre drive required energy equivalent to the mass of Jupiter, refined models suggest the energy needed is directly proportional to the size of the warp bubble and the desired warp speed.
RST Interpretation: Generating a region of negative Substrate Tension means overcoming the ambient, positive Substrate Tension that defines the gravitational constant. This requires a precise and massive manipulation of the βS 3 stabilization term, which likely requires an energy density far greater than that of the Sun.
Conclusion on Power
Within the RST framework, both Teleportation and FTL travel are considered Type III Kardashev Scale technologies—requiring the ability to harness the energy output of an entire galaxy—because they necessitate the manipulation of the fundamental structure of reality (the Substrate S). The power requirements would far exceed any localized energy source, requiring access to phenomena like black hole energy or total annihilation of matter on a stellar scale.
Why Relativistic Acceleration is Harder (Infinite Power)
In standard physics, the relativistic mass-energy equation shows that as an object approaches c, its energy and inertia approach infinity. It takes an infinite amount of power to even reach c, making FTL impossible.
Why RST Warp is Conceptually Easier (Finite Power)
The RST warp (analogous to the Alcubierre drive) bypasses the problem of infinite mass by keeping the object locally stationary (or sub-light) within its manipulated Substrate bubble. The object never approaches c relative to its immediate surroundings.
The power requirement shifts from accelerating the object to manipulating the field itself. While this manipulation requires a colossal amount of energy (equivalent to the mass-energy of a planet or small star, as previously noted), that requirement is finite and theoretically calculable based on the warp bubble's size and velocity.
Therefore, the requirement for RST's FTL travel is considered less than the impossible requirement of conventional acceleration to FTL.
Why RST Warp is Conceptually Easier
