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Freeman Dyson initially conceptualized his idea not as a solid shell, but as a cloud of solar-collecting habitats orbiting a star—known today as a Dyson Swarm. The theoretical swarm would be composed of numerous rotating habitats, solar panels, and energy-beaming technology. This arrangement allows for extensive utilization of solar energy without the inherent risks of a solid structure, such as structural failure or gravity complications.
When considering a hypothetical Dyson Swarm centered around our Sun, we find that its components could be placed at varying distances. They would occupy a nearly infinite volume yet organized enough so that collisions would be virtually impossible, owing to their vast separations.