Stacking the nines: relativistic steps to the stars

A pedagogical illustration of special relativity is presented using an example of relativistic space travel. Travel times to several destinations in the cosmos are calculated given a spacecraft with specific force/mass ratio of one-g. Practical limitations are discussed, where new technologies may o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of physics 2007-11, Vol.28 (6), p.1173-1179
1. Verfasser:	Claycomb, James R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Communication, education, history, and philosophy Exact sciences and technology General physics Physics Physics literature and publications Surveys and tutorial papers, resource letters
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Zusammenfassung:	A pedagogical illustration of special relativity is presented using an example of relativistic space travel. Travel times to several destinations in the cosmos are calculated given a spacecraft with specific force/mass ratio of one-g. Practical limitations are discussed, where new technologies may one day enable humans to travel to the nearest stars and beyond.
ISSN:	0143-0807 1361-6404
DOI:	10.1088/0143-0807/28/6/014