Applied Reality Theory (𐑩𐑐𐑤𐑲𐑛 𐑮𐑰𐑨𐑤𐑩𐑑𐑰 𐑔𐑰𐑼𐑰), commonly referred to as Realistics (𐑮𐑰𐑩𐑤𐑦𐑕𐑑𐑦𐑒𐑕), is a theoretical and applied field of physics concerned with the manipulation of fundamental physical constants. Proponents posit that these constants, which define the properties of the universe, are not immutable but can be altered through controlled stimuli.
At the heart of Applied Reality Theory lies the concept of controlled alteration of the fundamental constants that govern the universe. This includes, but is not limited to: the speed of light (c), the elementary charge (e), the QCD scale (Λ), the strong and weak interaction coefficients, and the electron orbital radius. Central to its application is the concept of the "reality factor," a scalar value representing the degree to which the fundamental constants deviate from their baseline values, where baseline reality has a factor of 1.
The primary application of Applied Reality Theory is the Realistics Drive, a method of achieving hyperlight (HL) travel. This technology involves creating a localised "bubble" of altered reality around a spacecraft or individual. Within this bubble, the fundamental constants are manipulated to allow for faster-than-light travel, while maintaining relativistic consistency with external spacetime.
However, the Realistics Drive is not without limitations. The process demands substantial energy to generate and maintain the altered reality field, making it energy-intensive. The effects of prolonged exposure to altered reality fields on biological organisms and technological systems are also not fully understood, raising concerns about potential side effects. While still considered experimental, the Realistics Drive is currently the primary method of navigated HL travel.
The practical application of Applied Reality Theory is facilitated through Reality Alteration Circuits (RACs). RACs employ Theodyne prisms as a catalyst to induce controlled realistics reactions. These prisms are instrumental in manipulating the fundamental constants within the immediate vicinity of the circuit.
RACs find use in various applications, including material science, advanced computing, and medical treatments. However, their most significant application remains in the Realistics Drive.