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light cone [′līt ‚kōn] (relativity) The set of all points in space-time that are reached by signals traveling at the speed of light from a specified point, or from which signals traveling at the speed of light reach that point. Also known as null cone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Perhaps it was the corseted, thonged, or flower-pantalooned men, the opening scene's smoke-laced light cone, or the throbbing drums of Wire's score. In the realm where matter seems less and less material, where time goes backwards and forward and touches eternity, where being and nonbeing depend on where you stand with respect to the light cone, it can all get a bit scary. Made with die-cast aluminum, the Esacoil is faster than other conventional speakers due to the six voice coils, the magnetic power engine and its light cone, which helps provide a more natural response given the lower momentum and a lower inertia. |
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