The Physics of Star Trek
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Physics of Star Trek
By (Author) Lawrence Krauss
HarperCollins Publishers
Flamingo
16th October 1996
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Physics
Television
791.4572
Physical Properties
Paperback
206
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 10mm
146g
Description
An easy-to-understand introduction to the complexities of today's and tomorrow's physics. 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.
Author Bio
Lawrence M. Krauss is Ambrose Swasey Professor of Physics and Professor of Astronomy and Chairman of the Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University. He is also the author of two acclaimed books, Fear of Physics: A Guide for the Perplexed and The Fifth Essence: The Search far Dark Matter in the Universe, and over 120 scientific articles. He is the recipient of several international awards for his work, including the Presidential Investigator Award, given by President Reagan in 1986. He lectures extensively to both lay and professional audiences and frequently appears on radio and television.
