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note: I will be brief, I previously attempted to post this thread and was logged out while writing a wall of text, I do not have the energy to get it all down again.
- Is near light speed space travel theoretically viable due to time dilation (traveler covering light years while potentially experiencing very little time passing) As I interpret the physics, a person could travel less than light speed yet experience faster than light speed travel. I assume that this is probably equivelent to a first day dumb question in the average lecture hall, or that I have made a leap based on lack of understanding.
- Are the obstacles and limitations of achieving near light speed theoretically surmountable (e.i. acceleration stress, energy requirements, method of propulsion) I have watched many a documentary that has raised the subject of space travel and then ignored time dilation in favor of warp engines and leprechauns, I assume there is a good reason for this.
I suspect it's highly likely that I have misunderstood some key concepts to arrive at this point, but it's the subject of many a daydream and I appreceate any insight even if it's the cold hard reality check I fully anticipate :D
- Is near light speed space travel theoretically viable due to time dilation (traveler covering light years while potentially experiencing very little time passing) As I interpret the physics, a person could travel less than light speed yet experience faster than light speed travel. I assume that this is probably equivelent to a first day dumb question in the average lecture hall, or that I have made a leap based on lack of understanding.
- Are the obstacles and limitations of achieving near light speed theoretically surmountable (e.i. acceleration stress, energy requirements, method of propulsion) I have watched many a documentary that has raised the subject of space travel and then ignored time dilation in favor of warp engines and leprechauns, I assume there is a good reason for this.
I suspect it's highly likely that I have misunderstood some key concepts to arrive at this point, but it's the subject of many a daydream and I appreceate any insight even if it's the cold hard reality check I fully anticipate :D