Meaning tachyon
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tachyon


1967, hypothetical faster-than-light particle, from tachy- "swift" + -on.
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tachyon


(particles) A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.
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tachyon


A purely speculative particle, which is presumed to travel faster than light. According to Einstein's equations of special relativity, a particle with an imaginary rest mass and a velocity greater than c would have a real momentum and energy. Ironically, the greater the kinetic energy of a tachyon, the slower it travels, approaching c asy [..]
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tachyon


Tachyon beams are emitted by certain ships and reveal cloaked ships for a few seconds.
Source: arcengames.com





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