Time Dilation in Spinning Cylinder Room: Can We Break the Speed of Light?

In summary, according to general relativity, breaking the speed of light is different from sending a signal from one point to another faster than light by curving its path. This requires special conditions, such as a large mass to significantly deflect the light, which is not feasible on Earth. Therefore, a curved accelerator like CERN would not allow us to break the speed of light even if the particle is slower than light.
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In the spinning cylinder room example mentioned in relativity, where the nearest distance between 2 point is actually curved line.. and light take a straight pass right, which is farer than the curved line due to time dilation in the middle of the room due to a smaller acceleration than side of the room, coz of angular momentum,

THEN if we make a curved accelerator like CERN, won't we be able to break the speed of light even though the particle is slower than light ?
 
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In general relativity, "break the speed of light" (be quicker than light at some point, forbidden) is different from "send a signal from A to B which arrives earlier than light sent on some other specific path" (allowed, if the light is sufficently curved in some way).
The second one needs very special conditions, however. In particular, it needs a big mass to deflect light significantly. Not something we have on earth.

THEN if we make a curved accelerator like CERN, won't we be able to break the speed of light even though the particle is slower than light ?
No.
 

Related to Time Dilation in Spinning Cylinder Room: Can We Break the Speed of Light?

1. What is time dilation in a spinning cylinder room?

Time dilation in a spinning cylinder room refers to the phenomenon where time appears to slow down for an observer inside the room compared to an observer outside the room. This is due to the effects of rotational motion on the perception of time.

2. How does time dilation in a spinning cylinder room relate to the speed of light?

The speed of light is considered to be a constant in the universe and is the maximum speed at which all objects can travel. Time dilation in a spinning cylinder room does not break the speed of light, but rather it affects the perception of time for an observer inside the room.

3. Can we break the speed of light in a spinning cylinder room?

No, it is not possible to break the speed of light in any scenario, including in a spinning cylinder room. The laws of physics dictate that the speed of light is the maximum speed at which all objects can travel.

4. How is time dilation in a spinning cylinder room measured?

Time dilation in a spinning cylinder room can be measured by comparing the passage of time for an observer inside the room with an observer outside the room. This can be done using precise clocks or other time-measuring devices.

5. Are there any practical applications for time dilation in a spinning cylinder room?

While time dilation in a spinning cylinder room is primarily a theoretical concept, it does have practical applications in fields such as astrophysics and space travel. Understanding time dilation can help scientists better understand the effects of gravity and motion on time and make more accurate calculations for space missions.

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