Physics
Relativistic Time Dilation
Definition
The difference in elapsed time measured by two observers due to a velocity difference relative to each other or gravitational difference.
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Effective Superluminal Travel
A method of travel that is physically sub-luminal but effectively faster-than-light from the traveler's perspective due to relativistic time dilation.
Faster Than Light Travel Communication
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Quantum Universal Time
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