Evanescent waves

As proposed by Aero on the NSF forums, the possibility that the thrust is occurring as a result of the generation/leakage of evanescent waves.

Status

No longer considered a viable source of thrust.

Evidence

Initial calculations by Aero were showing an efficiency rating 2-3 times that of a perfect photon drive, which is beneath the observed ratings of Q-thruster test articles.<ref>Initial calculations by aero.</ref>

Utilizing MEEP, the conclusion was that due to rapid dropoff at the frustum surface, evanescent waves were of insufficient magnitude to explain the observed thrust.<ref>this post by @aero on modeled evanescent waves</ref>

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