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While true, Isn't this more an "engineering problem" barrier (like the sound barrier) instead of a "theoretically impossible" barrier?
by jljljl 12y ago
While true, Isn't this more an "engineering problem" barrier (like the sound barrier) instead of a "theoretically impossible" barrier?
- Retra 12y agoThere may be an engineering barrier below c when you account for fuel efficiency. Once you start requiring large volumes of nearly impossibly efficient (thrust-weight) fuels, then you will be stuck, even if you aren't anywhere near the speed of light. It depends how much material you are transporting. If you are sending a few photons, the speed of light it no barrier at all. But if you are sending a crew of humans...