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Einstein's theory of special relativity has been used by accomplished science fiction authors since its discovery in 1905, allowing intrepid adventurers to reach far away worlds without having to fear time's passage. By traveling near light speed, these fictional travelers experience a different passage of time as the universe ensures the commonality of the speed of light in all reference frames. In the here and now, this method of travel has been proposed to assist in interstellar and interplanetary exploration. This paper will investigate the practicality of this method of travel by proposing a mission utilizing a craft with this type of velocity.
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- FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR RELATIVISTIC TRAVEL
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- Waaler, Mason Duran (Author)
- Jacob, Richard (Thesis director)
- Covatto, Carl (Committee member)
- Foy, Joseph (Committee member)
- School of Life Sciences (Contributor)
- School of Earth and Space Exploration (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2016-05
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