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Relativistic kinematics for motion faster than lightThe use of conformal coordinates in relativistic kinematics is illustrated and a simple extension of the theory of motions faster than light is provided. An object traveling at a speed greater than light discloses its presence by appearing suddenly at a point, splitting into two apparent objects which then recede from each other at sublight velocities. According to the present theory motion at speeds faster than light would not benefit a space traveler, since the twin paradox becomes inverted at such speeds. In Einstein's theory travel at the velocity of light in an intertial system is equivalent to infinite velocity for the traveler. In the present theory the converse is also true; travel at infinite velocity is equivalent to the velocity of light for the traveler.
Document ID
19820012323
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Jones, R. T.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1982
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:84214
A-8824
NASA-TM-84214
Report Number: NAS 1.15:84214
Report Number: A-8824
Report Number: NASA-TM-84214
Accession Number
82N20197
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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