The Alcubierszre warp drive, a theoretical faster-than-light propulsion mechanism, has long been constrained by its reliance on exotic negative-energy materials. This paper presents a novel approach to overcoming this limitation by leveraging generalized gauge transformations to establish a new formula with directly conversion between the electromagnetic tensor and the Weyl tensor. By manipulating electromagnetic fields, we demonstrate a method to control spacetime curvature, enabling the compression of space at the front of the spacecraft (positive curvature) and expansion at the rear (negative curvature), thereby eliminating the need for exotic matter. Furthermore, we analyze the energy requirements for a realistically sized 20-meter-diameter warp bubble under this new framework. Our calculations reveal a significant reduction in energy demands, with an estimated requirement of 4.9 × 106 J, which is far below the infeasible 1062 J predicted by traditional models. Additionally, we explore the implications for causality and time travel, assessing the feasibility of avoiding paradoxes while investigating the potential for controlled temporal navigation. This study builds upon the unification of fundamental interactions within principal fiber bundles, providing a feasible pathway for the engineering realization of warp-drive spacecraft. By redefining the role of electromagnetism in spacetime geometry, our findings suggest that superluminal travel may be technologically feasible in the foreseeable future, potentially marking the beginning of humanity’s interstellar era.
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