English Explanatory Dictionary

Einstein barrier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The speed of light viewed as an uncrossable barrier to acceleration from subluminal and superluminal speeds in special relativity.

Word forms

Einstein barrier

Etymology

Named after Albert Einstein.

Synonyms

light barrier
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