Einstein barrier

English

Etymology

Named after Albert Einstein.

Noun

Einstein barrier

  2. The speed of light viewed as an uncrossable barrier to acceleration from subluminal and superluminal speeds in special relativity.
    Synonym: light barrier
    Hypernyms: barrier, limit, constraint
    Coordinate term: sound barrier
    Tachyons exist on the other side of the Einstein barrier.
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