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The book is divided into categorized topics followed by an analysis of the physics involved in the star wars universe compared with current science and technology here on earth. Anyone who has ever wondered could this really happen. The physics of star trek by lawrence m krauss read by. Cleveland plain dealer one of the years best gifts for a sciencefiction fan. Krauss is a fellow of the american physical society and the american association for the advancement of science. The physics of star trek by lawrence m krauss paperback. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Bennett an allnew star trek movieera adventure featuring james t. The technology in star trek has borrowed freely from the scientific world to provide storylines. Enterpriseb on a mission near tzenkethi space, they explore rejarris. Jul 10, 2007 as mentioned, the physics of star trek was a good light read, so ill give it three stars for its interesting concept, but no more, since i had to wade through several chapters of the almost boilerplate physics that accompanies almost any popularlevel physics book. Buy a cheap copy of the physics of star trek book by lawrence m. All novels published as paperback editions, except. So to reread this book is to be reminded both of how much science has advanced in the past two.
In the bestselling the physics of star trek, the renowned theoretical physicist lawrence krauss took readers on an entertaining and eyeopening tour of the star trek universe to see how it stacked up against the real universe. An electrifying thriller from bestselling author diane duane set in the star trek. Physics with a buffy the vampire slayer popculture chaser in the tradition of the bestselling the physics of star trek, acclaimed science writer jennifer ouellette explains fundamental concepts in the physical sciences through examples culled from the hit tv shows. Krauss 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The paperback of the the physics of star trek by lawrence m. In this book he expands the discussion to all of the science fiction genre. The physics of star trek 9780465002047 by lawrence m. Tampa tribune the physics of star trek is a fun, readable little book by an eminent physicist that boldly goes where few serious scientists have ever gone before. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. We may not yet be able to go boldly where no man or woman has gone before, but at least we can do it in the mind. Buy the paperback book the physics of star trek by lawrence m. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. Background the novel establishes zefram cochrane as a native inhabitant of alpha centauri. The physics of star trek describe infinite speed expressed as warp 10 as an impossibility.
Inspired by the fantastic worlds of star trek, star wars, and back to the future, renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author michio kaku takes an informed, serious, and often surprising look at what our current understanding of the universes physical laws may permit in the near and distant future. The physics of star wars book by patrick johnson official. All novels published as paperback editions, except where indicated. The physics of star trek is a lighthearted, informative, thoroughly entertaining and yet, paradoxically, entirely serious overview of the physics of star trek arguably the longestrunning, most popular, and most famous franchise in the history of television and movies. The physics of star trek by lawrence krauss paperback. The physics of star trek has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Sure, we all know star trek is fiction, but warp drives and transporters and holodecks dont seem altogether implausible. Likewise, television series did not include the prefix on its title card until season three. The book describes how most of the concepts and technologies in star trek are possible but quite implausible. The author assess what is and what is not actually possible according to the laws of physics, among all the weird and wonderful things that kirk, spock and scottie got up to in. Aimed at a general audience, the physics of star wars could stimulate some thoughtprovoking discussions. The physics of star trek by lawrence krauss paperback book. As mentioned, the physics of star trek was a good light read, so ill give it three stars for its interesting concept, but no more, since i had to wade through several chapters of the almost boilerplate physics that accompanies almost any popularlevel physics book.
However, it is possible that he relocated to alpha centauri, and was considered a naturalized centauran by the inhabitants there. Physics from alien invasions to the end of time, was published in 1997. When captain jonathan archer of the uss enterprise discovers ancient weapons of absolute power scattered across the alpha quadrant, he and. Which concepts might happen, and which ones wouldnt work. The physics of star trek is a fun, readable little book by an eminent physicist that boldly goes where few serious scientists have ever gone before. He is the author of more than 300 scientific publications and ten books, including a universe from nothing and the greatest story ever told so far. Hardcover versions of star trek paperback books the trek bbs. Memory prime novel memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Star trek warp drive physics and future space travel oped. Tampa tribune a fascinating way to learn more about physics.
Krauss boldly goes where star trek has goneand beyond. An original novel set in the lost era time period between star trek. Buy the physics of star trek by lawrence krauss from waterstones today. If you enjoy watching star trek, youre in good company. Enterprise novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. To ask other readers questions about the physics of star trek, please sign up. Written in a style, easily accessible to a general readership, krauss explores several scientific topics and phenomena in the field of physics, often referenced to in imaginary science fiction properties, such as star trek, and how they relate to realworld science. Now, responding to requests for more as well as to a number of recent exciting discoveries in physics and astronomy, krauss takes a provocative look at how the laws. Physics of future space travel oped by marc g millis 23 may 20. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. Star trek, star trek next generation figures, 1st edition paperback nonfiction books, star trek. From newton to hawking, from einstein to feynman, from kirk to picard, krauss leads readers on a voyage to the world of physics as we now know it and as it might one day be. At last, the united federation of planets and the romulan star empire have agreed to meet on neutral ground to attempt to resolve the.
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Since subspace signals do not degrade with the square of the distance as do other methods of communication. The physics of star trek physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics. Krauss the curvature of spacetime is determined by the distribution of matter and energy in the universe, but this distribution is in turn governed by the curvature of space. As the new movie warps into theaters this week, we ask physicist lawrence krauss, author of the physics of star trek, how the scifi franchise keeps.
Like the child who learns math when it involves counting his or her own money, i can learn physics more easily when it relates to star trek. Star trek television programs an easytounderstand introduction to the complexities of todays and tomorrows physics. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jun 22, 2016 the world of star trek is obviously fiction, and even though its technology may be implausible, it still provides a glimpse into what might be and whats impossible. The book was revised and updated by krauss in 2007. Le guin to star trek and avatar, this book delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasysuch as time warps, shape changing, and rocket launchesand shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena. Star trek, the entropy effect, vonda mcintyre, pocket paperback, 1st print, 1981, fine book with very light wear, stamp on the inside cover, otherwise clean interior with no writing inside. The physics of star trek is a fun, readable little book by an eminent. This new series will explain major areas of science in an interesting, visually compelling, and accessible manner. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Many of the technologies created for the star trek universe were done so out of simple financial necessitythe transporter was created because the limited budget of the original series in. The physics of star trek, by professor lawrence krauss, is a fun book to read.
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