The Physics of Star Trek by Lawrence M. Krauss

He was born in New York City and moved shortly thereafter to Toronto, Canada, where he grew up. He has investigated questions ranging from the nature of exploding stars to issues of the origin of all mass in the universe. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist with wide research interests, including the interface between elementary particle physics and cosmology, where his studies include the early universe, the nature of dark matter, general relativity and neutrino astrophysics. To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.'-Stephen Hawking (in the foreword)A The physics that underlies 'Star Trek' is surely worth investigating. 'Today's science fiction is often tomorrow's science fact.

Krauss has a nice touch with a tough subject.Readers drawn by frivolity will be treated to substance.' '-New York Times Book Review' From Newton to Hawking, from Einstein to Feynman, from Kirk to Janeway, Krauss leads the reader on a voyage to the world of physics as we now know it and as it might one day be.įeaturing the Top 10 biggest physics bloopers in 'Star Trek,' as selected by Nobel Prize-winning physicists and other dedicated Trekkers!'This book is fun, and Mr. He uses the 'Star Trek' future as a launching pad to discuss the forefront of modern physics. Krauss boldly goes where 'Star Trek' has gone - and beyond. Krauss, an internationally known theoretical physicist and educator, has written the quintessential physics book for Trekkers and non-Trekkers alike.Īnyone who has ever wondered, 'Could this really happen?' will gain useful insights into the 'Star Trek' universe (and, incidentally, the real universe) in this charming and accessible volume. What exactly 'warps' when you are traveling at warp speed? What is the difference between the holodeck and a hologram? What happens when you get beamed up? Are time loops really possible, and can I kill my grandmother before I was born? Until now, fans of 'Star Trek' were hard pressed to find answers to vital questions such as these.

The Physics of Star Trek by Lawrence M. Krauss