Discussion, in terms of special theory of relativity, of "clock paradox" involving fact that frequency of atomic oscillator on moving body is lowered, but mass, which is converted into radiation, is increased; discussion also includes shift in frequency in presence of gravitational field, clock rate on satellite, speed attainable by photon rocket, and space ship propelled by energy of interstellar matter.
Relativity and space travel
Inst Radio Engrs -- Proc
Institute of Radio Engineers -- Proceedings ; 47 , n 6
1959
9 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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