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A '''temporal differential''' (or '''space-time differential''') is a phenomenon where [[time]] passes at different rates in two separate locations. |
A '''temporal differential''' (or '''space-time differential''') is a phenomenon where [[time]] passes at different rates in two separate locations. |
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A [[Kelemane's planet|planet]] with a [[tachyon]] core, discovered by ''Voyager'' in [[2376]], experienced a temporal differential of approximately one second outside per 16 hours inside. When the inhabitants of the planet attempted to explore ''Voyager'', the transition between their time frame and ''Voyager''{{'}}s proved debilitating. The planet's civilization eventually developed [[temporal compensator]]s, which allowed them to briefly interact with the normal [[space-time continuum]]. ({{VOY|Blink of an Eye}}) |
A [[Kelemane's planet|planet]] with a [[tachyon]] core, discovered by ''Voyager'' in [[2376]], experienced a temporal differential of approximately one second outside per 16 hours inside. When the inhabitants of the planet attempted to explore ''Voyager'', the transition between their time frame and ''Voyager''{{'}}s proved debilitating. The planet's civilization eventually developed [[temporal compensator]]s, which allowed them to briefly interact with the normal [[space-time continuum]]. ({{VOY|Blink of an Eye}}) |
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| + | When establishing a [[transporter]] lock, the temporal differential was calculated for. ({{film|11}}, ''display graphic'') |
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| − | ==Application to transporter operations== |
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| − | In the [[alternate universe]] created by [[Nero]] and the [[Narada]] in the mid-23rd century, applying a "temporal differential" was part of the operating process of the [[transporter]]. |
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| + | * {{wikipedia|Gravitational time dilation}} |
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| − | :''This information comes from a graphic seen on the transporter console. It is not clear whether or not it refers to a process the operator undertakes, or an automatic adjustment made by the system itself.'' |
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Revision as of 21:48, 23 June 2013
Temporal differential calculated when establishing a transporter lock
A temporal differential (or space-time differential) is a phenomenon where time passes at different rates in two separate locations.
The subspace pocket circumscribed by a Delta Quadrant subspace sinkhole, encountered by USS Voyager, experienced a temporal differential of 1.4744 seconds outside per minute inside. (VOY: "Gravity")
A planet with a tachyon core, discovered by Voyager in 2376, experienced a temporal differential of approximately one second outside per 16 hours inside. When the inhabitants of the planet attempted to explore Voyager, the transition between their time frame and Voyager's proved debilitating. The planet's civilization eventually developed temporal compensators, which allowed them to briefly interact with the normal space-time continuum. (VOY: "Blink of an Eye")
When establishing a transporter lock, the temporal differential was calculated for. (Star Trek, display graphic)