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The physics of star trek describe infinite speed expressed as warp 10 as an impossibility. Krauss forward by stephen hawking science fiction like star trek is not only good fun but it also serves a serious purpose, that of expanding the human imagination. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. Unfollow star trek books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A massmarket paperback edition was released in august 2010. Paperback verified purchase the physics of star trek, by professor lawrence krauss, is a fun book to read. Get the best deals on star trek vintage paperback science fiction books when you shop the largest online selection at. In star trek, science often drives the plot forward. A little known fact about the star trek prime universe, mentioned only in the star trek tng technical manual, is that there is a starfleet enforced speed limit. 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.
If you enjoy watching star trek, youre in good company. 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. The physics of star trek is a popularscientific work written by scientist lawrence. 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. Aug 02, 2007 are time loops really possible, and can i kill my grandmother before i am born. The physics of star trek npr coverage of the physics of star trek by lawrence m. As readers explore the concepts, they will discover what science the creators of the series got right. Krauss uses his investigations to take his readers beyond the standard thought of possibility. Whether characters are beaming to the surface of an alien planet or using warp drive to take a. 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 waterstones. It is the third book by krauss, who later wrote a followup titled beyond star trek in 1997. The writers call it technobabble and thats an accurate description of what it is. Cleveland plain dealer one of the years best gifts for a sciencefiction fan.
The physics of star trek is a 1995 nonfiction book by the theoretical physicist lawrence m. 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. Since subspace signals do not degrade with the square of the distance as do other methods of communication. The books were quite famous once the show gained popularity and bantam books republished blishs books in three volumes one for each season. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the physics of star trek. This speed limit only limits impulse speed for normal ship operations, not warp speed. The physics of star trek paperback 10 jul 2007 by lawrence krauss author, stephen hawking foreword 4. 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.
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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 lawrence m krauss paperback. Episodes are replete with references to tachyon beams, baryon sweeps, quantum fluctuations and event horizons. Books and reading are at the very foundation of star trek. As i continue building my collection im finding more and more old tos books, that were originally published as paperback, in hardcover. 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 the paperback book the physics of star trek by lawrence m. Written by a theoretical physicist, readers will find much to ponder in the discussion of physics as it is known today and the. Published by pocket books, the novel was first released in trade paperback in may 2009. Hardcover versions of star trek paperback books the trek bbs.
Background information the novel was fosters first work. The book of lists catalogs the most compelling facts about the original series and its spinoffs, as well as its thirteen films, gathered together. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. If its recent i hope to have it featured on this page within 48 hours of your enquiry. Krauss is a fellow of the american physical society and the american association for the advancement of science.
Anyone who has ever wondered could this really happen. It is the third book by krauss, who later wrote a followup. Really interesting book that investigates the feasibilty and physics behind all the speculative technology of star trek, written in plain english. The technology in star trek has borrowed freely from the scientific world to provide storylines. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. Buy a cheap copy of the physics of star trek book by lawrence m. An original novel set in the lost era time period between star trek. Some of the most distinguished physicists in the world, from kip thorne to steven weinberg and sheldon glashow, tune in, and a popular pastime at professional physics meetings and over email is a discussion of the science in the series. He also discusses time travel, light speed, pure energy beings, wormholes, teleportation, and other concepts that are staples of the star trek universe. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The physics of star trek ebook written by lawrence m. Sure, we all know star trek is fiction, but warp drives and transporters and holodecks dont seem altogether implausible. The novelization of star trek is an adaptation of star trek, written by alan dean foster.
Star trek vintage paperback science fiction books for sale. Topics include the warp drive, the transporter and replicators, tractor beams, phasers, defense shields. 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. The physics of star trek 9780465005598 by krauss, lawrence m.
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In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. 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. Buy the physics of star trek by lawrence m krauss read by online at alibris. 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. Krauss and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Since gene roddenberrys original series first aired in 1966, star trek has become a pop culture phenomenon, and one of the largest global properties of all time. Jun 23, 20 i am frequently asked about my star trek books, novels, etc. Star trek postnemesis novel reading order shastrix books. Likewise, television series did not include the prefix on its title card until season three.
This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise lines, along with spinoff series titan and adventures of the uss. Because apparently, in the 24th century, some people are still holding on to print books, despite having a massive database filled with literature at their fingertips. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Oct 22, 2014 and im not just talking references and even holodeck simulations, but actual physical books. May 23, 20 if you want to become a practitioner in pursuit of star trekstyle spaceflight, you will need an ample education in physics, a vivid imagination, steady rigor to work through the details and. If youre looking for a particular star trek book, please email me older star trek books will be listed soon. Vintage lot of 79 star trek paperback books 1980s1990s.
The book describes how most of the concepts and technologies in star trek are possible but quite implausible. Krauss boldly goes where star trek has goneand beyond. 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. 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. The book includes a foreword by astrophysicist stephen hawking. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist and author of 10 popular books, including the international bestseller the physics of star trek and a universe from nothing, which immediately became a new york times bestseller and has now been translated. Star trek warp drive physics and future space travel oped. The star trek encyclopedia, michael and denise okuda. Enterprise novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Buy the physics of star trek by lawrence krauss from waterstones today. Krauss 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The physics of star trek is quite the mindboggling novel. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. The physics of star trek book by lawrence m krauss read.
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