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An '''intermix formula''' is the [[math]]ematical formula for combining [[matter]] and [[antimatter]] in such a way that it results in the balanced implosion required for power generation in a [[warp core]].
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An '''intermix formula''' is the [[Mathematics|math]]ematical formula for combining [[matter]] and [[antimatter]] in such a way that it results in the balanced implosion required for power generation in a [[warp core]].
   
 
In [[2266]], the normal intermix formula used on the [[warp drive]] of {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]]s required thirty minutes, or twenty two if hastened, to regenerate the core when it was initialized from a shut down state. The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} became the first starship to test a theoretical new formula based on the relationship between [[time]] and antimatter. It involved a complete cold start of the core, without regeneration or heating of the antimatter. The crew were forced to use this theoretical formula when they attempted to avoid a crash landing to the [[Psi 2000]] [[planet]].
 
In [[2266]], the normal intermix formula used on the [[warp drive]] of {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[starship]]s required thirty minutes, or twenty two if hastened, to regenerate the core when it was initialized from a shut down state. The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} became the first starship to test a theoretical new formula based on the relationship between [[time]] and antimatter. It involved a complete cold start of the core, without regeneration or heating of the antimatter. The crew were forced to use this theoretical formula when they attempted to avoid a crash landing to the [[Psi 2000]] [[planet]].
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The formula worked, and the ship did not explode, even though there was only a ten thousand to one chance of success. It also had the side effect of generating more engine power than was possible to read with the ships instrumentation, and a [[warp factor|warp speed]] greater than was theoretically possible to achieve in normal [[space]]. The ship escaped this [[time warp]] by simply reversing power. ({{TOS|The Naked Time}})
 
The formula worked, and the ship did not explode, even though there was only a ten thousand to one chance of success. It also had the side effect of generating more engine power than was possible to read with the ships instrumentation, and a [[warp factor|warp speed]] greater than was theoretically possible to achieve in normal [[space]]. The ship escaped this [[time warp]] by simply reversing power. ({{TOS|The Naked Time}})
   
== See also ==
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==See also==
 
*[[Intermix ratio]]
 
*[[Intermix ratio]]
 
 
[[Category:Mathematics]]
 
[[Category:Mathematics]]
 
[[Category:Time travel]]
 
[[Category:Time travel]]

Revision as of 05:58, 23 November 2012

An intermix formula is the mathematical formula for combining matter and antimatter in such a way that it results in the balanced implosion required for power generation in a warp core.

In 2266, the normal intermix formula used on the warp drive of Template:ShipClass starships required thirty minutes, or twenty two if hastened, to regenerate the core when it was initialized from a shut down state. The USS Enterprise became the first starship to test a theoretical new formula based on the relationship between time and antimatter. It involved a complete cold start of the core, without regeneration or heating of the antimatter. The crew were forced to use this theoretical formula when they attempted to avoid a crash landing to the Psi 2000 planet.

The formula worked, and the ship did not explode, even though there was only a ten thousand to one chance of success. It also had the side effect of generating more engine power than was possible to read with the ships instrumentation, and a warp speed greater than was theoretically possible to achieve in normal space. The ship escaped this time warp by simply reversing power. (TOS: "The Naked Time")

See also