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The Physics of Star Trek

A scientific guide to the Star Trek universe

by Lawrence M. Krauss · 1995 · 188 pages

Stephen Hawking
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About This Book

Theoretical physicist Lawrence M. Krauss explores the scientific principles underlying the technology and phenomena of the Star Trek universe. The book examines the feasibility of concepts like warp drive, transporters, and time travel through the lens of modern physics and quantum mechanics.

Genres

Science & TechnologyFiction & Literature

Topics

Black HolesQuantum PhysicsSpace TravelStar TrekTeleportationTime TravelWarp Drive

Book Details

Published

1995

Pages

188

Language

en

ISBN

9780465002047

Series

Part 1 of The Physics of Star Trek and Beyond

Audiobook Available

6h 41m
Narrated by Larry McKeever

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