Deriving Concepts of Tachyons: Speed, Energy & c

In summary, a tachyon is a hypothetical particle that moves faster than the speed of light, violating Einstein's theory of relativity. While there is a theory that tachyons could travel backwards in time, there is no concrete evidence to support it. Tachyons also have an infinite amount of energy, according to Einstein's equation, and their existence challenges our current understanding of the universe.
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I've read somewhere that hypothetical tachyons always travel faster than c, speed up when they lose energy, and slow down when they gain energy.

And that it takes an infinite amount of energy to slow tachyons down to c.

How did they derive all these concepts?
 
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greswd said:
I've read somewhere ... How did they derive all these concepts?
Not an easy question to answer if you won't tell us where "somewhere" is and who "they" are.
This thread is closed, but a more carefully framed question based on something that you've read in a moderately reputable source would be welcome.
 

Related to Deriving Concepts of Tachyons: Speed, Energy & c

1. What is a tachyon?

A tachyon is a hypothetical particle that moves faster than the speed of light. It is not yet proven to exist, but is a concept used in theoretical physics.

2. How does the speed of tachyons compare to the speed of light?

Tachyons are thought to travel faster than the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. This means that they would violate Einstein's theory of relativity, which states that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.

3. Can tachyons travel back in time?

There is a theory that tachyons could travel backwards in time, known as "tachyonic antitelephone." However, this is still a highly debated topic and there is no concrete evidence to support it.

4. What is the relationship between tachyon speed and energy?

According to Einstein's famous equation E=mc², as an object approaches the speed of light, its energy also increases. Therefore, tachyons, which travel faster than light, would have an infinite amount of energy.

5. How does the concept of tachyons affect our understanding of the universe?

The existence of tachyons challenges our current understanding of physics and the laws of the universe. If proven to exist, they could potentially revolutionize our understanding of space, time, and energy.

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