What happens if you travel faster than the Speed of light

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Traveling faster than the speed of light is impossible according to the laws of physics. As one approaches light speed, all stars and galaxies would appear to converge into a single point of light directly ahead. Additionally, the intense electromagnetic radiation encountered would be blueshifted to gamma-ray frequencies, resulting in lethal exposure. The discussion emphasizes that speculation on faster-than-light travel is moot due to these fundamental physical constraints.

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What would you see/what would happen if you can somehow travel faster than light? :confused: :confused:
 
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Your questions is kind of moot because we can't travel faster than the speed of light. Since the laws of physics don't allow it, there's nothing to speculate on.
 
Chronos said:
You would also be fried.
Yes. Imagine all impinging EM radiation (in the direction of your destination) being blueshifted to gamma-ray frequencies and higher. You're toast.
 

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