‘Einstein’s theory shaken’: Are tachyons the secret to unlocking time travel?

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Tachyon Theory

[{"selector":"#anim-2c5ff8b3-9fcb-47f8-b5d2-05b43e374490 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-5.921052726465877%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] First proposed in 1962, tachyons are theoretical particles that may exceed light speed. Representative pic

Mass Paradox

[{"selector":"#anim-25a983bf-561f-4808-a522-b6627cbf2d75 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Tachyons’ imaginary mass enables faster-than-light motion without infinite energy, defying norms. Representative pic

Causality Clash

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Time Reversal

[{"selector":"#anim-2032934e-fdc0-4781-9879-1c46bf979b27 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Recent studies suggest tachyons might travel backward in time, reshaping causality. Representative pic

Quantum Echo

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Energy Fix

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Cosmic Driver

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Relativity Debate

[{"selector":"#anim-cc576a2d-cf43-4226-a8ef-2f9159e82b96 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.95065783160552%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] A recent study argues tachyons fit within Einstein’s special relativity framework. Representative pic

Reality Shift

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