The Physics of Star Trek
- 251pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Introduces physics as it analyzes the science behind "Star Trek," explaining the intricacies of warp speed and showing the difference between a holodeck and a hologram.
La physique de Star Trek et au-delà Séries
Cette série explore le monde fascinant de la science qui alimente les voyages interstellaires et la technologie futuriste, à travers des exemples emblématiques de la science-fiction. Elle examine les principes scientifiques réels et les concepts hypothétiques qui inspirent notre compréhension du cosmos. Destinée aux lecteurs curieux qui apprécient un mélange de science, de technologie et d'imagination, elle révèle jusqu'où nous pouvons réellement aller lorsque nous osons rêver. Découvrez la physique derrière les voyages fantastiques et les innovations révolutionnaires qui captivent notre imagination.
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Beyond Star Trek: From Alien Invasions to the End of Time
- 208pages
- 8 heures de lecture
In the bestselling The Physics of Star Trek, the renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss took readers on an entertaining and eye-opening tour of the Star Trek universe to see how it stacked up against the real universe. 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 of physics relate to notions from our popular culture -- not only Star Trek, but other films, shows, and popular lore -- from Independence Day to Star Wars to The X-Files. What's the difference between a flying saucer and a flying pretzel? Why didn't the aliens in Independence Day have to bother invading Earth to destroy it? What's new with warp drives? What's the most likely scenario for doomsday? Are ESP and telekinesis impossible? What do clairvoyance and time travel have in common? How might quantum mechanics ultimately affect the fate of life in the universe?
