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Sure, we all know Star Trek is fiction, but warp drives and transporters and holodecks don't seem altogether implausible. Are any of these futuristic inventions fundamentally outlawed by physics as we understand it today? The Physics of Star Trek takes a lighthearted look at this subject, speculating on how the wonders of Star Trek technology might actually work--and, in some cases, revealing why the inventions are impossible or impractical even for an advanced civilization. (Example: "dematerializing" a person for transport would require about as much energy as is released by a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb). The Physics of Star Trek deserves merit for providing a refresher course on topics such as relativity and antimatter, but let's face it: the reason most people will want to read this book is simply that it's fun to poke holes in the premises of their favorite science fiction shows!
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Published seemingly to make each Trekker's Christmas happy, Krauss' fascinating book deserves to last well beyond the holiday season. Physics professor Krauss uses the original Star Trek series and its descendants as the basis for a short course in contemporary physics. He knows both his subjects and chats as easily about the color of Romulan blood as about curved space. Ever wonder what exactly warp drive might be? Krauss has the answer: neither writing down nor pandering, he describes just how the space-time continuum is, in Einstein's special theory of relativity, potentially warped in such a way that it could be used for blasting objects around the universe. Wormholes and transporters, deflector shields and cloaking devices--all the ST technological staples are here, dilithium crystals and the holodeck, too. There's even an absorbing chapter on the times when ST's science fiction loses its grip on science fact; for example, we learn that, because light is not charged, no magnetic containment field could actually make Star Trek Voyager's holographic doctor solid. Expect high demand and . . . engage! Patricia Monaghan
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Format:Taschenbuch
Ich habe das Buch nur auf englisch gelesen, da es zu dem Zeitpunkt des Kaufs keine deutsche Übersetzung gab. Es war am Anfang schwierig da durchzusteigen, da es teilweise sehr technisch ist...und dann noch auf englisch; aber es war faszinierend. Der Autor beschreibt (für den Leser meist nachvollziehbar), was für Voraussetzungen gelten müßten, damit die Technik der Enterprise funktioniert.
Die Erzählung beginnt mit dem legendären Beschleunigen des Raumschiffes. Man vergißt als Zuschauer der TV-Serie, daß wohl alle Offiziere auf der Brücke bei einer solchen Beschleunigung gegen die hintere Wand klatschen würden....wären da nicht die Trägheitsdämpfer. Sind diese beschädigt (z.B. bei einem Kampf), so wird die Crew durchgeschüttelt.
In einem anderen Kapitel des Buches wird das 'Beamen' analysiert. Was ist wohl nötig, wenn man aus einem Raumschiff im All, ein Molekül eines Menschen auf der Erde (man bedenke die Entfernung) erfassen und transportieren wollte. Und, würde der Geist/die Seele mit transportiert?
Das Buch ist voll von solchen Fragen und es macht einen Höllenspaß sich da durchzudenken. Mehr als einmal kommt einem dabei ein 'Ach soooo' über die Lippen. Absolut lesenswert, nicht nur für Fans.
Die Erzählung beginnt mit dem legendären Beschleunigen des Raumschiffes. Man vergißt als Zuschauer der TV-Serie, daß wohl alle Offiziere auf der Brücke bei einer solchen Beschleunigung gegen die hintere Wand klatschen würden....wären da nicht die Trägheitsdämpfer. Sind diese beschädigt (z.B. bei einem Kampf), so wird die Crew durchgeschüttelt.
In einem anderen Kapitel des Buches wird das 'Beamen' analysiert. Was ist wohl nötig, wenn man aus einem Raumschiff im All, ein Molekül eines Menschen auf der Erde (man bedenke die Entfernung) erfassen und transportieren wollte. Und, würde der Geist/die Seele mit transportiert?
Das Buch ist voll von solchen Fragen und es macht einen Höllenspaß sich da durchzudenken. Mehr als einmal kommt einem dabei ein 'Ach soooo' über die Lippen. Absolut lesenswert, nicht nur für Fans.
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Did you know that many of the world's best physicists like to watch Star Trek, and then discuss what's right and wrong about the science displayed? Well, apparently they do.
Drawing on contacts within the scientific community and on-line bulletin boards, Professor Krauss has written a sprightly review of what physicists think about when they see these shows. He translates these observations into simple concepts that the average reader should be able to follow, assuming an interest in Star Trek or science.
As a non-scientist, I had always assumed that 70 percent of the "science" on a Star Trek show was just so much imagination. The reason I thought that was because I could see so many obvious errors (seeing phaser light in space, hearing sounds in space, effects occurring too soon on the space ship, holograms acting like they were made of matter, and permanent worm holes) based on what little I knew. Was I ever surprised to find out that these obvious errors were the bulk of all the errors in the shows!
Apparently the writers have been working closely with scientifically knowledgeable people to keep what is covered reasonably possible . . . along with some poetic license.
The physics of cosmology are fascinating, but I can quickly get lost in matching quantum mechanics to general relativity and so forth. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that I could follow the arguments much better when they used a familiar Star Trek episode as a reference. Like the child who learns math when it involves counting his or her own money, I can learn physics more easily when it relates to Star Trek. Very nice!
The book takes a look at the common Star Trek features like warp drive, transporters, replicators, phasers, sensors, subspace communications, and tractor beams. You also get special looks at less common features like multiple universes and special forms of radiation.
You can read this book from several perspectives as a result: (1) to appreciate what's happening in an episode; (2) to learn some science; (3) to think about where Star Trek could become real and where it is less likely to become so; and (4) what problems have to be solved in order for Star Trek technology to develop. I found the last perspective to be the most interesting. Professor Krauss's speculations about how rapidly technology might develop and what could be done with it were most fascinating.
Where the book fell down a little was in being quite strong in stating that certain "laws" of physics would never be changed. If we go back in 100 year increments, we find that a lot of earlier "laws" are later somewhat amended if not totally changed. That may happen in the future as well, as we learn more. Professor Krauss is a little too confident in many places that there is nothing else to learn. Most modern technology would look like Star Trek science fiction to someone living in 1700, despite being based on sound scientific principles not understood then.
After you finish enjoying this interesting book, think about what questions no one is trying to solve. Why not? What benefits would occur if they were solved? How could curiosity be stimulated about these questions?
Ask and answer important questions in interesting ways to make faster progress!
Drawing on contacts within the scientific community and on-line bulletin boards, Professor Krauss has written a sprightly review of what physicists think about when they see these shows. He translates these observations into simple concepts that the average reader should be able to follow, assuming an interest in Star Trek or science.
As a non-scientist, I had always assumed that 70 percent of the "science" on a Star Trek show was just so much imagination. The reason I thought that was because I could see so many obvious errors (seeing phaser light in space, hearing sounds in space, effects occurring too soon on the space ship, holograms acting like they were made of matter, and permanent worm holes) based on what little I knew. Was I ever surprised to find out that these obvious errors were the bulk of all the errors in the shows!
Apparently the writers have been working closely with scientifically knowledgeable people to keep what is covered reasonably possible . . . along with some poetic license.
The physics of cosmology are fascinating, but I can quickly get lost in matching quantum mechanics to general relativity and so forth. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that I could follow the arguments much better when they used a familiar Star Trek episode as a reference. Like the child who learns math when it involves counting his or her own money, I can learn physics more easily when it relates to Star Trek. Very nice!
The book takes a look at the common Star Trek features like warp drive, transporters, replicators, phasers, sensors, subspace communications, and tractor beams. You also get special looks at less common features like multiple universes and special forms of radiation.
You can read this book from several perspectives as a result: (1) to appreciate what's happening in an episode; (2) to learn some science; (3) to think about where Star Trek could become real and where it is less likely to become so; and (4) what problems have to be solved in order for Star Trek technology to develop. I found the last perspective to be the most interesting. Professor Krauss's speculations about how rapidly technology might develop and what could be done with it were most fascinating.
Where the book fell down a little was in being quite strong in stating that certain "laws" of physics would never be changed. If we go back in 100 year increments, we find that a lot of earlier "laws" are later somewhat amended if not totally changed. That may happen in the future as well, as we learn more. Professor Krauss is a little too confident in many places that there is nothing else to learn. Most modern technology would look like Star Trek science fiction to someone living in 1700, despite being based on sound scientific principles not understood then.
After you finish enjoying this interesting book, think about what questions no one is trying to solve. Why not? What benefits would occur if they were solved? How could curiosity be stimulated about these questions?
Ask and answer important questions in interesting ways to make faster progress!
Format:Taschenbuch
Let's not kid ourselves, physics is a tough subject to learn, and equally tough to teach. But there are few books that do as good a job as this one. This book is written for laypersons. And Krauss has found an excellent way to make the subject fascinating. If in your entire life you only want to read one book on physics, then this should be it. I suspect, that Krauss will interest you enough that you'll want to read more. But even if you don't, you'll enjoy learning the wonderful info contained here.
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Getting the science in science fiction right!
Good read. Covers all the basics of "trek science". Every SF reader has a thirst for what makes his favorite stories tick (science). Don't you? Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 3. Juli 2000 von Stan
Intriguing look at possibilities of Star Trek
This book gives a good overview look at each of the major physics-oriented aspects of the Star Trek universe. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. April 2000 von Top Dragon
Great Book
I think this is a great book. But I have to agree with a previous reviewer who says that the writing isn't that good. It is not really bad, just average. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 14. April 2000 veröffentlicht
The first, and the best
This book was the first of its kind-- to try and relate science to popular culture and science fiction--and it is the best of the bunch. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 8. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Physics of Star Trek
The topic of this book is great, but the writing is a bit crude. There are much better books on theoretical physics than this one, but this is probably one of the few that are... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 26. März 2000 veröffentlicht
Today's Science Fiction Is Often Tomorrow's Science Fact
Nearly everyone on the planet has seen at least one episode of Star Trek. At the same time, nearly everyone has wondered about certain aspects of the show. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. Februar 2000 von "blackjewel"
Nice intro to Physics for Trekkers
I was given this book a few years ago as a gift and I finally picked it up and read it. It is really mostly about physics and not too much about Star Trek, but the cool thing is... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 8. Januar 2000 von R. Ashley
i am krauss' daughter, and i loved it
hellO! i am lawrence krauss' daughter and i havent read the book yet, but i figured i'd review it just to give it the 5 stars! :) yay!
Veröffentlicht am 6. September 1999 von missrouge@aol.com
my brain hurt...
This books really surprised me.. I reread some parts several times to really grasp what he was saying because he delves into some pretty deep thinking and math based ideas. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 26. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
Science can be fun (this from a high schooler)
I loved this book. It explained things in two hundred pages that twelve years worth of science teachers have failed at, and I'm no Trekkie. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. März 1999 von rspeh@acadia.net
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