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[Phys-L] Re: 'hyperspace' engine



Sarma asks ...

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Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 6:32 AM
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Subject: Re: 'hyperspace' engine

What is dilithium?

In the fictional "Star Trek" universe, dilithium is that piece of
techno-babble which permits the star ships to travel at warp speed -
i.e. faster than light.

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