A new study explores the feasibility of constructing a Dyson swarm within our solar system and its potential impact. According to the research, a fully developed Dyson swarm positioned beyond Earth’s orbit could elevate the planet’s temperature by a staggering 140 Kelvin, rendering it uninhabitable.
The science behind dyson swarms
First introduced by physicist Freeman Dyson in 1960, the Dyson swarm is a theoretical megastructure designed to maximize a civilization’s energy collection from its host star. Unlike the more rigid and unrealistic Dyson sphere—a solid shell encasing the star—the swarm consists of numerous satellites that can be constructed incrementally as energy demands grow.