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Shows how objects moving at relativistic speeds look like

Light Speed! is an OpenGL-based program which illustrates the effects of special relativity on the appearance of moving objects. When an object accelerates past a few million meters per second, these effects begin to grow noticeable, becoming more and more pronounced as the speed of light is approached. These relativistic effects are viewpoint-dependent, and include shifts in length, object hue, brightness and shape.

The moving object is, by default, a geometric lattice. 3D Studio and LightWave 3D objects may be imported as well. Best of all, the simulator is completely interactive, rendering the exotic distortions in real-time!

Tags: Field: Astronomy, Games and Amusement: Toy or Gimmick, User Interface: Three-Dimensional, Role: Program, Interface Toolkit: GTK, Purpose: Entertaining, Works with: 3D Model, X Window System: Application

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