Beyond Star Trek
From Alien Invasions to the End of Time
On Sale: 11/04/1998
Beyond Star Trek
From Alien Invasions to the End of Time
On Sale: 11/04/1998
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About the Book
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?
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780060977573
- ISBN 10: 0060977574
- Imprint: Harper Paperbacks
- On Sale: 11/04/1998
- Pages: 208
- List Price:18.50 CAD
- BISAC1 : SCIENCE / Physics / General
- BISAC2 : SCIENCE / Time
- BISAC3 : SCIENCE / System Theory
- BISAC4 : SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory
- BISAC5 : SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics