This project examines two different types of superluminal motions. The first is of a theoretical particle known as the tachyon, whose existence is not forbidden by the laws of physics but which has never been observed. An interpretation of the interactions of tachyons with ordinary (subluminal) particles is given and a paradox involving tachyons is discussed. The second type of superluminal motion studied is connected with faraway galaxies. However the faster than light motion observed here is only apparent and can be understood on the basis of the known laws of physics. Data related to this effect is presented and analyzed.

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Creator

• Leiro, Alejandro Emmanuel

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042816-162813

Advisor

• Aravind, Padmanabhan K.

Year

• 2016

Date created

• 2016-04-28

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Rights statement

• In Copyright