New Results in Quantum Tunneling vs. The Speed of Light

October 13, 2021
18 min
Season 2021 - Episode 29: New Results in Quantum Tunneling vs. The Speed of Light

Season 2021 - Episode 29: New Results in Quantum Tunneling vs. The Speed of Light

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Overview

Paradoxically, the most promising prospects for moving matter around faster than light may be to put a metaphorical brick wall in its way. New efforts in quantum tunneling - both theory and experiment - show that superluminal motion may be possible, while still managing to avoid the paradox of superluminal signaling.Paradoxically, the most promising prospects for moving matter around faster than light may be to put a metaphorical brick wall in its way. New efforts in quantum tunneling - both theory and experiment - show that superluminal motion may be possible, while still managing to avoid the paradox of superluminal signaling.

Episode Information

TV Show

PBS Space Time

Season

Season 2021

Episode Number

29

Air Date

October 13, 2021

Runtime

18 minutes