physics
Relativistic Speeds
Definition
Speeds approaching a significant fraction of light speed where relativistic effects become significant
Explore the Science
Related Theories (3)
Dynamic Casimir Effect Engineering
Electromagnetic flux concentration converting virtual photons to real photons demonstrated in laboratory with black hole edge event showing comparable processes offering potential energy extraction processes but none currently applied to propulsion systems requiring engineering development
Negative Entropy in Graphene Circuits
By accelerating electrons in opposite directions at relativistic speeds, graphene circuits can reverse entropy flow, causing cold to flow to hot rather than vice versa
Zero-point energy extraction
Technologies that harvest energy from quantum vacuum fluctuations for practical use