Maximum observed acceleration?

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The maximum observed acceleration of a body is not definitively capped, as both quantum mechanics (QM) and special relativity (SR) suggest there is no upper limit. The acceleration during a supernova explosion is significant, but specific values can vary widely depending on the event. In particle colliders, while particles achieve high speeds, discussing acceleration in a quantum context is less straightforward. Ultimately, the concept of maximum acceleration remains theoretical and context-dependent. Understanding these principles is crucial for exploring the limits of physical phenomena.
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Hi :)
What is the maximum observed acceleration a body (a matter) can have?
I suppose it may be the acceleration of matter of supernova explosion, how much is its value?
(I thought also acceleration of particles in particle colliders is big, but it seems there is no sense to ask about acceleration in quantum mechanics)
 
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In principle, there is no maximum to acceleration in either QM or SR.
 

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