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Summary: Learn Physics and Star Trek's version of it - In English!
Review: Krauss has taken Physics to a new level of understanding, for the layman. His focus on Star Trek makes it more fun and relevant. Most of the points raised in this book describe similar scientific situations common to all modern science fiction stories and movies. Happily, much of Star Trek's "technology" isn't bunk!
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Summary: Very engaging - a great book
Review: 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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Summary: We know it's impossible.
Review: Mr. Krauss does a great job of explaining why Star Trek technology is impossible in the real world. What I wanted to know was how it worked in the Star Trek world. What is subspace for example and why are they so many domains within it? If that's a question you have, this books doesn't have the answer.
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Summary: We know it's impossible.
Review: Mr. Krauss does a great job of explaining why Star Trek technology is impossible in the real world. What I wanted to know was how it worked in the Star Trek world. What is subspace for example and why are they so many domains within it? If that's a question you have, this books doesn't have the answer.
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Summary: Today's Science Fiction Is Often Tomorrow's Science Fact
Review: 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. For example, if their civilization is so advanced, how come no one has invented a cure for baldness? On the more technical side, certain questions pop up again and again. For example, what really happens during the process of "beaming up"? Why is warp 10 not attainable? How does a tractor beam work?... Like Mr. Wizard, Lawrence Krauss, who holds a Ph.D. in physics, answers all your questions - or most of them. All the major topics are covered, including a few minor ones. The text is non-technical, clear and concise, but also complete. Although it is impossible to discuss certain ideas without the use of graphs and equations, Krauss keeps them to a minimum. For each particular advanced technology of the future, the theory behind each application is dissected, explained, and examined. Also, given present day knowledge, the author examines the theoretical or practical obstacles that would have to be overcome in order to achieve this technology. In transporter technology, for example, what exactly would be involved? Would the actual atoms and molecules have to be sent, or would just the information (code) be sufficient? Would both (atoms and information) be necessary and how would such a task be accomplished, if at all? This book is highly recommended. Even if you are not a Star Trek fan, you will be interested. This book is easy to read, faithful to the physics, full of Star Trek trivia and always entertaining. Voyager and Deep Space Nine episodes are also mentioned, when relevant to the particular topic under discussion.
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Summary: In one word ..."Heisenberg Compensator"
Review: Oh, wait ... that's two words. Must be over my head, like the book thought it would be. But I understood the thought processes of the author from start to end. (I learned something in science class after all.) Good explanation on how it should work. Too bad it won't work with todays thinking. Just wait - there will be someone to come along with a gadget like the 'Heisenberg Compensator' to make it all work the way SCI-FI saids it should work. Even if it shouldn't work because of the Laws Of Physics.
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Summary: Wonderful!I loved it and couldn't put it down!
Review: One of the best books I ever read!Lawerence and Steven really did awosome in portraying the charaters and events
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Summary: "The World is a lot crazier than you think"
Review: Said Professor Krauss in my physics class. After reading this book, I reassured what he meant. While 'Surprise' could explain how I felt to know the today's science was just practicing baby steps, 'Amaze' would not even be a strong term to describe my feeling to know how far the future science can go. Throughout the entire book, I was filled with the excitement of learning the incredible science facts that have never charmingly appealed to me. Not only as a reviewer of this book, but also as a student of the author's Physics class, I can confidently tell you that Professor Krauss is in love with Physics, and he feels so good about it. Note: You are required to have at least elementary school education in prior to read this book. :)
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Summary: A superb compilation of Star Trek science and technology
Review: The Physics of Star Trek explains several of the revered technologies of Star Trek in a comprehensive, interesting, and manner. A must for any science/Star Trek fan.
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Summary: Physics of Star Trek
Review: 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 specific to Star Trek. Also, only total beginners to theoretical physics will benefit from this book.
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