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I'm having trouble with concept of imaginary mass, i just want to know why do we need the whole concept of tachyons
Garth said:One way of thinking about it is that if m is imaginary then it does not exist in the real world. i.e. tachyons do not exist in the real world.
Garth
An imaginary mass is a theoretical concept in physics that describes a type of particle called a tachyon. Unlike regular particles, which have a measurable mass, tachyons have an imaginary mass, meaning that their mass is expressed as a complex number rather than a real number.
An imaginary mass affects the behavior of a tachyon in a unique way. As tachyons have an imaginary mass, they must travel faster than the speed of light in order to have a real energy value. This means that tachyons can only travel at superluminal speeds, and as they increase in speed, their energy decreases.
While there have been some experiments that have suggested the existence of tachyons, there is currently no solid evidence for their existence. The concept of imaginary mass and tachyons is largely theoretical and remains a topic of ongoing research and debate in the scientific community.
If tachyons with imaginary mass do exist, it could have significant implications for our understanding of physics and the universe. For example, it could challenge the theory of relativity and open up the possibility of time travel. However, until there is concrete evidence for their existence, these implications remain purely speculative.
No, an object with imaginary mass cannot become real. Imaginary mass is a fundamental property of tachyons and cannot be converted into a real mass. This is because imaginary mass is a complex number, while real mass is a real number, so there is no way to convert between the two.