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Hyperspace

Hyperspace is a term used in science fiction and theoretical physics to refer to a dimension beyond the familiar three-dimensional space and one-dimensional time of the known universe. In science fiction, hyperspace often serves as a means of faster-than-light travel, allowing characters to traverse vast interstellar distances in a short period. The concept is sometimes translated to Hebrew as מרחב על-ממדי (mirkhav al-mimdai). In theoretical physics, the term can refer to the higher-dimensional spaces predicted by certain theories, such as string theory, which posits that the universe has more than the four dimensions of spacetime. In this context, hyperspace may describe the additional dimensions that are compactified or hidden from our everyday experience. The term is also used in mathematics to describe spaces with more than three dimensions, which are studied in various branches of geometry and topology. The concept of hyperspace has captured the imagination of scientists and science fiction enthusiasts alike, bridging the gap between theoretical exploration and creative storytelling.

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Hyperspace
Faster-than-light travel in science fiction
Hyperspace
In science fiction, hyperspace is a concept relating to higher dimensions as well as parallel universes and a faster-than-light (FTL) method of interstellar travel. In its original meaning, the term hyperspace was simply a synonym for higher-dimensional space. This usage was most common in 19th-century textbooks and is still occasionally found in academic and popular science texts, for example, Hyperspace (1994). Its science fiction usage originated in the magazine Amazing Stories Quarterly in 1931 and within several decades it became one of the most popular tropes of science fiction, popularized by its use in the works of authors such as Isaac Asimov and E. C. Tubb, and media franchises such as Star Wars.
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