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Old November 14th, 2004, 03:44 AM

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Default Re: OT:Tempted to get this book

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Parasite said:
The "Speed of light" numbers are really "The speed of light in a vaccuum" speeds. Strangely there are certian particles that can travel faster than the speed of light when this light is slowed by going through glass or air. This is one reason why Cherenkov detectors work.
Ah right, neutrinos and neutrino detectors would be what you're referring to. Neat little things aren't they?
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