tachyon

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Definition of tachyon in English Turkish dictionary

Takyon

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Definition of tachyon in English English dictionary

A flaw in a physical theory that predicts the existence of tachyons or similar paradoxical results. Compare with ghost

A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light

{i} hypothetical particle which is smaller than an atom and travels faster than the speed of light (Physics)

Hypothetical subatomic particle whose velocity is always greater than that of light. Its existence appears consistent with the theory of relativity. Just as an ordinary particle such as an electron can exist only at speeds less than that of light, a tachyon can exist only at speeds greater than that of light. At such speeds, its mass would be real and positive. On losing energy, a tachyon accelerates; the faster it travels, the less energy it has. The existence of tachyons has not been established experimentally

Hyphenation

ta·chy·on

Etymology

[ 'ta-kE-"än ] (noun.) 1967. tachy- + 2-on.