Re: FTL communication

In sci.physics, Spaceman
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on Mon, 30 Jan 2006 15:25:55 -0500
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> "Eric Gisse" <jowr.pi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> |
> | Spaceman wrote:
> | > <snipped from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/speed of light >
> | >
> | > It has long been known theoretically that it is possible
> | > for the group velocity of light to exceed c. One recent
> | > experiment made the group velocity of laser beams travel
> | > for extremely short distances through caesium atoms at
> | > 300 times c.
> | >
> | > If such is true,
> | > a group velocity travels 300 times FTL.
> | > It is simple to send info FTL
> |
> | Fine space***, design and build the apparatus then show
> | us FTL. Do you know how to use an oscilliscope? Do you
> | even know what an oscilliscope is?
>
> Did not read the rest of the post Eric?
> I see you did not.
> Half of the apparatus is designed already. (although it is a complete unit)
> on its own, it needs to be duplicated to be able to send the info itself.
> Just needs another of the same device built to finish the proof.
>:)
> BTW: you should really wipe that *** off your face.
> It is still getting in the way of you seeing the word spaceman
> lol

[rest snipped]

http://gregegan.customer.netspace.net.au/APPLETS/20/20.html

demostrates group velocity and its uselessness for meaningful
communication beyond lightspeed.

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