Physics of Star Trek - Hardcover

Krauss, Lawrence M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0465005594 ISBN 13: 9780465005598

Publisher: Basic Books, 2007

Synopsis

What exactly warps when you travel at warp speed? What is the difference between the holodeck and a hologram? What happens when you beam up? In this accessible introduction to physics, the author of Fear of Physics boldly goes where Star Trek has gone before--and beyond--taking readers on a voyage to the world of physics as we now know it--and as it might be one day. Photos.

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Review:

Fully revised and updated to include the latest discoveries in cosmic science, "the essential tubeside companion for the fans of the venerable Star Trek series."

"Washington Post"
"The essential tubeside companion for the fans of the venerable "Star Trek" series."
"New York Times Book Review"
"This book is fun...Krauss is always enlightening."
"St. Petersburg Times"
"A fascinating way to learn more about physics."
"Cleveland Plain Dealer"
"One of the year's best gifts for a science-fiction fan."
"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."
"Washington Post"
The essential tubeside companion for the fans of the venerable "Star Trek" series.
"New York Times Book Review"
This book is funKrauss is always enlightening.
"St. Petersburg Times"
A fascinating way to learn more about physics.
"Cleveland Plain Dealer"
One of the year s best gifts for a science-fiction fan.
"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.
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Washington Post
"The essential tubeside companion for the fans of the venerable Star Trek series."

New York Times Book Review
"This book is fun...Krauss is always enlightening."

St. Petersburg Times
"A fascinating way to learn more about physics."

Cleveland Plain Dealer
"One of the year's best gifts for a science-fiction fan."

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."

Synopsis:

Explaining the intricacies of warp speed and showing the difference between a holodeck and a hologram, an introduction to the arcane world of physics uses "Star Trek" to build and frame the discussion.

About this edition

• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0465005594
• ISBN 13: 9780465005598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208