MadSci Network: Astronomy
Query:

Re: If we could travel faster than light, what colour would be around us?

Date: Sun Jul 5 16:54:08 1998
Posted By: Richard T. De Van, Owner, PeregrineWest Internet Publications
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 897527562.As
Message:

Dear Marco:

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to your question.  As far as 
we know it is not possible for an object with mass to travel faster than 
the speed of light. We cannot explain what the conditions would be like at 
faster than light travel because the theories of relativity do not apply if 
the speed of light is exceeded.

A good explanation of the physics involved in traveling at or near the 
speed of light can be found in the sci.physics FAQ at 

 
http://math.ucr.edu
/home/baez/physics/headlights.html

Best Regards, 

Rick

Richard T. De Van
Salt Lake City, Utah  
rdevan@rtd1.com



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