What happens if you travel faster than the Speed of light

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Traveling faster than the speed of light is not possible according to the laws of physics, making speculation on the topic largely irrelevant. As one approaches light speed, stars and galaxies would appear to converge into a single point of light ahead. Additionally, the intense electromagnetic radiation encountered would be blueshifted to gamma-ray frequencies, resulting in lethal exposure. The discussion emphasizes the impossibility and dangers associated with exceeding light speed. Ultimately, the concept remains a theoretical impossibility grounded in established physics.
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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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Welcome to Physics Forums, 404.

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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