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MODEL RELEASED. Superluminal transmission. View of a technician sending information faster than light (superluminal transmission). This experiment was performed by professor Gunter Nimtz at Cologne University, Germany. His experiments involved transmitting microwaves through a tunnel at superluminal speed. In the experiments, microwaves carrying Mozarts 40th symphony moved at 4.7 times the speed of light. He explained this using the tunnelling effect, a quantum mechanical phenomenon in which particles travel " through" an energy barrier instead of having to go over it. Nimtz says his results obey relativity, as the front waves still travelled at the speed of light
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This print captures the groundbreaking experiment conducted by Professor Gunter Nimtz at Cologne University, Germany. The image showcases a technician engaged in superluminal transmission, sending information faster than the speed of light. Professor Nimtz's revolutionary experiments involved transmitting microwaves through a tunnel at an astonishing speed surpassing that of light. Incredibly, the microwaves carrying Mozart's 40th symphony moved at an astounding 4.7 times the speed of light. The key to understanding this phenomenon lies in the tunnelling effect, a quantum mechanical marvel where particles traverse "through" energy barriers instead of going over them. Professor Nimtz explains that his results are consistent with relativity as the front waves still adhere to the universal speed limit - that is, they travel at precisely the speed of light. This mesmerizing photograph not only highlights cutting-edge scientific research but also serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our ability to challenge established boundaries. It offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary world where concepts like superluminal transmission and quantum mechanics push our understanding of physics beyond conventional limits. With this remarkable image captured by Science Photo Library, we are reminded once again that science knows no bounds when it comes to unraveling nature's deepest mysteries and expanding our horizons in ways we never thought possible.
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