The physics of star trek and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Who amongst us has not at one time or another wondered while watching star trek, either when it first aired, ro in watching reruns, if all of that magic might someday really come to fruition. The physics of star trek is a fun, readable little book by an eminent physicist that. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Krauss is a fellow of the american physical society and the american association for the advancement of science.
There was a thriving business publishing hardback editions of paperback originals during the 70s and 80s, primarily for the library market, and numerous star trek titles found their way into this pipeline. As the new movie warps into theaters this week, we ask physicist lawrence krauss, author of the physics of. Krauss explains many of the scientific phenomena in the famous and longrunning television series, star trek. The star trek encyclopedia, michael and denise okuda. The physics of star trek by lawrence krauss paperback. The physics of star trek by lawrence m krauss paperback. As i continue building my collection im finding more and more old tos books, that were originally published as paperback, in hardcover. An original novel set in the lost era time period between star trek. The physics of star trek is a popularscientific work written by scientist lawrence. He also discusses time travel, light speed, pure energy beings, wormholes, teleportation, and other concepts that are staples of the star trek universe. Physics astrophysics close remove physics astrophysics. Written by a theoretical physicist, readers will find much to ponder in the discussion of physics as it is known today and. Sat subject test physics with online test book by robert.
Aimed at a general audience, the physics of star wars could stimulate some thoughtprovoking discussions. 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. The physics of star trek is a popularscientific work written by scientist lawrence m. The paperback of the the physics of star trek by lawrence m. Enterpriseb on a mission near tzenkethi space, they explore rejarris. The physics of star trek paperback jul 10 2007 amazon. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. One diagnostic test to help students determine their strengths and weaknesses.
The science of star wars does for star wars what lawrence krausss bestselling the physics of star trek did for the star trek universe. Lot 4 star trek books encyclopedia, leadership, physics of, shatner memories. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. Buy a cheap copy of the physics of star trek book by lawrence m. He is also the author of two acclaimed books, fear of physics. Completely revised and updated, this guidebook takes readers all the way through the last two seasons of the series, including the paramount pictures release of the blockbuster film, star trek. The physics of star trek is quite the mindboggling novel. As readers explore the concepts, they will discover what science the creators of the series got right. The physics of star trek, by professor lawrence krauss, is a fun book to read. The physics of star trek paperback by krauss, lawrence m. Petersburg times a fascinating way to learn more about physics. 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.
I am a hard core, died in the wool, unapologetic trekkie. Now, responding to requests for more as well as to a number of recent exciting discoveries in physics and astronomy, krauss takes a. Ive found a list on the complete starfleet library website but i once had a hardbound copy of shadow lord yet it isnt listed. The physics is well explained and adler offers entertaining examples. Krauss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Editions of the physics of star trek by lawrence m.
Summary edit blurb 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. In this book he expands the discussion to all of the science fiction genre. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Aug 02, 2007 are time loops really possible, and can i kill my grandmother before i am born. Krauss boldly goes where star trek has goneand beyond. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. 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. A learners companion to mechanics and practical physics ap physics b advanced placement star trek. Click here and sign up to receive special offers, and the latest news from books kinokuniya webstore. The 101 in the title refers not only to an introductory course but also to the 101 key facts and topics presented in each book. The physics of star trek npr coverage of the physics of star trek by lawrence m.
The physics of star wars book by patrick johnson official. The physics of star trek by lawrence krauss waterstones. She makes complex physics concepts, like quantum mechanics, wormholes, and einsteins theory of relativity both fascinating and easy to comprehend. The book describes how most of the concepts and technologies in star trek are possible but quite implausible. Anyone who has ever wondered could this really happen. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Wizards, aliens, and starships princeton university press. The search far dark matter in the universe, and over 120 scientific articles. I cant remember a time when star trek wasnt a part of my life. Fans of the series will be delighted to read about the adventures of captain kirk and other members of the perennial starship crew.
The physics of star trek revised edition, kindle edition. Tampa tribune a fascinating way to learn more about physics. To ask other readers questions about the physics of star trek, please sign up. The best star trek books for the 50th anniversary kristen mcquinn sep 6, 2016. The hardcover edition was published in november 1995, and a paperback edition followed in september 1996. Jun 04, 2007 buy the paperback book the physics of star trek by lawrence m. Jul 10, 2007 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. It became a national bestseller and sold more than 200,000.
Noelann bradshaw, times higher education wizards, aliens, and starships is a great book by itself or as a starting point for exploring the physics of space exploration as well as the classics in science fiction. Home labs random about this is the sister site of vintage ad browser. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Cleveland plain dealer one of the years best gifts for a sciencefiction fan. This year is the 50th anniversary of the series, which aired for the first time on september 8, 1966, so. One of my pastimes involves attempting to come up with fictional explanations for the science in various science fiction entertainment especially star trek given what we know about physics today. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012, and. He is the recipient of several international awards for his work, including the presidential investigator. Buy the physics of star trek by lawrence krauss from waterstones today. 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. It is the third book by krauss, who later wrote a followup titled beyond star trek in 1997. Star trek books encyclopedia manual chronology worlds continued mission lot of 6. The authors grasp of scientific concepts and understanding of picards psyche and the entire star trek universe comes together so perfectly, it actually made me want to rewatch all of the next generation from the very beginning, with a brand new understanding of the.
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. 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. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. Online and instore available instore filter results. A newly revised, 2book set is to be released on october 18, 2016 with about 300 pages of new and expanded entries, up to and including into darkness. 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. There was an acknowledgement stating that after star trek 7 or star trek 8 the credit for writing star trek novels goes to his wife and mother j. The selections presented here offer two such attempts. The star trek the next generation companion alibris. Three fulllength practice tests in the book, which reflect the most recent actual. The physics of star trek is a 1995 nonfiction book by the theoretical physicist lawrence m. Petersburg times one of the years best gifts for a sciencefiction fan. The book includes fascinating behindthescenes information and.
Book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. Sure, we all know star trek is fiction, but warp drives and transporters and holodecks dont seem altogether implausible. The physics of star trek physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics. Look for similar books english books science physics added to cart. Its by far the best star trek fiction ive ever read. This book is a followup to lawrence krauss the physics of star trek, where he explored the physics of the star trek venture, and whether or not it was congruent with current physics or likely to be under further discovery. This new series will explain major areas of science in an interesting, visually compelling, and accessible manner. Shop fiction science fiction star trek books at alibris. Krauss and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Hardcover versions of star trek paperback books the trek bbs. The physics of star trek is a fun, readable little book by an eminent. The physics of star trek by lawrence krauss paperback book. In the usa, gregg press had a huge presence doing sf and fantasy reprints, until they were acquired, and subsequently shut down, by macmillan in 1985. Krausss venture into the star trek world of antimatter drives, dilithium crystals and tractor beams is entirely serious. The physics of star trek 9780465002047 by lawrence m. 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. Shop our 20 books for 2020 that will help you live the very best shop our 20 for 20. The book includes fascinating behind the scenes information and specially selected photos at least one from every episode. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. 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 their parallel universe. Find out more about sat subject test physics with online test by robert jansen m. The books were quite famous once the show gained popularity and bantam books republished blishs books in three volumes one for each season.
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