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Science 

2000-2050  

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NOTE: To interpret entries, please refer to the Forecast Key below. The information currently available from the FRC Track pages is incomplete and in summary form. These public pages are intended for the general reader and  lack detailed information and analysis. To submit feedback on any FRC Track forecast, or to learn more about the detailed forecasts in the FRC database, please contact us at any time.

 

 

Science Track

2000

 

00-01. Software / Mathematics: Y2K algorithms are well defined and tested. | P .95 Strong Positive:  T |

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2003

 

03-01. Physics: Simple plasma force fields created. | P .85 Strong Positive: S, T, P, M |

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2025

 

25-01. Physics: Molecular electronics able to duplicate all silicon IC functions. | P .8 Strong Positive: S, T, P, M, E |

2030

 

 

2035

 

 

2040

 

 

2042

 

42-01. A spaceship or probe will be launched to explore a neighboring star system. | P .6 |

2045

 

 

2050

 

 

2062

 

62-01. 2042 interstellar ship approaches the speed of light. | P .5 |

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Forecast Key

FRC Probability Estimates

P .99

Forecast is virtually (99%) certain.

P .1

Forecast has a 10% probability of realization.

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If the forecast is true, then <weak / moderate / strong> <positive / adverse> effects can be expected {in Track(s) : <x>}

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