CyberPhysica.com Research

"We are at a special moment in our journey to understand the universe and the physical laws that govern it. More than ever before astronomical discoveries are driving the frontiers of elementary particle physics, and more than ever before our knowledge of the elementary particles is driving progress in understanding the universe and its contents." - Connecting Quarks with the Cosmos: Eleven Science Questions for the New Century, Committee on the Physics of the Universe, National Research Council, The National Academies Press 2003

An unprecedented opportunity has arisen in modern times to present groundbreaking and exciting scientific research and technology as a backdrop for more standard subject material in sci-tech education. Taking advantage of these opportunities requires study of current and future research in compelling areas and developing subject information models and profiles that put more traditional and typical material in the context of this research and technology. This endeavor may be a basis for professional development programs for educators and more effective outreach for researchers, as well as marketing for schools and technologies. CyberPhysica.com research studies science and technology for education applications as well as associated government and industrial policy. Initial efforts will emphasize space science and development which has a large amount of publicly available data and a strong association with fundamental physics and chemistry as well as strong associations with several areas of sci-tech in general and can be used as a launch pad for more in-depth discussion.

The Space Beta project assesses the current direction and potential of space development toward mutually supporting pathways between government and industry. Sci-tech awareness and education is a priority as well as advancement of the space economy. Many areas including robotics, information and communications, materials, computing, energy and cosmology are at the foundation of this economy. The project also considers the development of the entire solar system for tourism and industry over multiple centuries. Among the first major developments of the Space Beta solar system development vision is a large tourism and industry center on the Moon. In addition, cislunar and lunar surface power systems and a large industrial complex at the Earth-Moon L4 are studied. The Space Beta project seeks to inspire and facilitate careers as well as to serve as professional development in featured science and technology areas. Space Beta begins with what is already currently going on in world space policy and programs, but extends it into the future as economic avenues and technology develop. Therefore, the project vision has already begun with current space industry plans.

The National Ignition Facility might achieve fusion ignition in 2012. If successful, it may herald the reality of future fusion in-space propulsion drives.