What will happen aboard the ship after (proper) time t = c/g, when the ship will 'break' the speed of light barrier?
2007-08-27 08:32:59 · 3 answers · asked by Alexander 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Your velocity would be an approximately logarithmic curve with the asymtote at c.
There is a classic SF book "Tau Zero" by Poul Anderson. It explores the results of high velocity flight from the point of view of a starship doomed to accelerate until they can find a safe place to shut down their Bussard Ram drive.
2007-08-27 09:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't get there from here. As the ship moves faster, it's mass appears to increase, thus more force, hence more energy is needed to keep the ship accelerating. To get to v = c, you need inifinite energy.
2007-08-27 08:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by nyphdinmd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luminous boom?
http://www.itsf.org/brochure/images/manchu-warp1.jpg
2007-08-27 08:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋