The physics of Star Trek / Lawrence M. Krauss ; with a foreword by Stephen Hawking.
Introduces physics as it analyzes the science behind "Star Trek," explaining the intricacies of warp speed and showing the difference between a holodeck and a hologram.
Record details
- ISBN: 0465002048
- ISBN: 9780465002047
- Physical Description: xix, 251 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: [revised edition]
- Publisher: New York : Basic Books, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Newton antes -- Einstein raises -- Hawking shows his hand -- Data ends the game -- Atoms or bits -- The most bang for your buck -- Holodecks and holograms -- The search for Spock -- The menagerie of possibilities -- Impossibilities : the undiscoverable country.
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- Subject:
- Star trek (Television program)
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- Video games.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 791.4572 KRA (Text) | 36015000650651 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Introduces physics as it analyzes the science behind "Star Trek," explaining the intricacies of warp speed and showing the difference between a holodeck and a hologram.
