Not Up to Fatima & black holes
Brian Dean errancy@infidels.org
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:34:22 -0400 (00934914862, 37B964DE.74A40D5E@worldnet.att.net)
> > BRIDEAN
> > Hmm, ever heard of tachyons?
>
> RICHARD
> >From what I remember, I believe that they are hypothetical particles
> designed to fill in inconsistensies in some interpretations of both
> relativistic and quantum problems. I think they also have something to do
> with a body moving through time, but that may just be Star Trek talking.
> I don't think I've ever seen a mathematical definition of them at any
> rate, so if you could point me to one I'd be grateful.
>
> Additionally, given my relative ignorance of the subject, could you please
> elaborate on what you mean here and how it relates to either of my two
> responses?
BRIDEAN
They are a legitamate description of particles that can travel faster than light.