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The Physics Of Star Trek

Lawrence M. Krauss

Explaining the intricacies of warp speed and showing the difference between a holodeck and a hologram, an easy-to-understand introduction to the arcane world of physics from a renowned physicist uses Star Trek to build and frame his discussion. 125,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo.

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It was discussed in the context of the energy requirements for a transporter to work, with a humorous perspective from the hosts.

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Our colleague Lawrence Kraus wrote a book, The Physics of Star Trek, some years ago.

— Episode: George Takei and the Legacy of Star Trek

Episode: George Takei and the Legacy of Star Trek

It was discussed in the context of the energy requirements for a transporter to work, with a humorous perspective from the hosts.

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Our colleague Lawrence Kraus wrote a book, The Physics of Star Trek, some years ago.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Science Fiction

The book, written by Lawrence Krauss, was recommended as a resource for exploring the science behind Star Trek's transporter technology and whether it could be scientifically plausible.

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And what I recommend, there's a book called The Physics of Star Trek written by my friend and colleague, Lawrence Krause. He's a former guest on Star Talk. He speaks at length about the Star Trek transporter.

Episode: George Takei and the Legacy of Star Trek

It was mentioned and discussed in the context of the transporter technology in Star Trek, and a calculation was made about the computing power needed for a single successful transport.

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Our colleague Lawrence Kraus wrote a book, The Physics of Star Trek, some years ago. We've had him on Star Trek.

Episode: Cosmic Queries: Science Fiction

Neil deGrasse Tyson recommended this book to learn more about the Star Trek transporter, specifically the plausibility of the science behind it.

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What I recommend, there's a book called The Physics of Star Trek written by my friend and colleague, Lawrence Krause. He's a former guest on Star Talk. He speaks at length about the Star Trek transporter.

On Being with Krista Tippett

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On Being with Krista Tippett

The book was mentioned as one of Lawrence Krauss's books, and the host expressed excitement about discussing it. It was also noted that the book helped spread the imagination of science.

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His books include The Physics of Star Trek, and we will talk about that, don't worry.

— Episode: Lawrence Krauss — Our Origins and the We...

Episode: Lawrence Krauss — Our Origins and the Weight of Sp...

The book was mentioned as one of Lawrence Krauss's books, and the host expressed excitement about discussing it. It was also noted that the book helped spread the imagination of science.

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His books include The Physics of Star Trek, and we will talk about that, don't worry.

Because I was a huge, well still am, a huge Star Trek fan.

And you know, I think as I've spoken to lots of scientists over the years. And I think sometimes it's surprising to non-scientists that scientists love science fiction.

And it does. So to the extent that I think it was one of the, I used to think it was a geeky thing to watch star trek.

And it wasn't just 16 year old boys watching it.

Episode: Lawrence Krauss with Krista Tippett [Unedited Inte...

The book was mentioned as one of the author's books and discussed in relation to his views on science and science fiction. The interviewee expressed his pleasure that the book helped people understand science and the role of imagination in scientific inquiry.

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His books include the physics of Star Trek and we will talk about that, don't worry.

I think sometimes it's surprising to non-scientists that scientists love science fiction or you wrote somewhere that all scientists, all physicists, you know, watched Star Trek growing up.

I loved, I did like science fiction until I discovered that science is much more interesting than science fiction.

So to the extent that I think it was one of the, I used to think it was a geeky thing to watch star trek. It isn't.

I was very pleased that data decided to call Newton Einstein and me for a game of poker aboard the Enterprise.

Episode: Lawrence Krauss — Our Origins and the Weight of Sp...

The book was mentioned in relation to the author's early work and its popularity among Star Trek fans. It was described as helping spread imagination and having broadly permeated culture.

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His books include The Physics of Star Trek, and we will talk about that, don't worry.

And I think as I've spoken to lots of scientists over the years. And I think sometimes it's surprising to non-scientists that scientists love science fiction. Or you wrote somewhere that all physicists, you know, watched Star Trek growing up.

And it does. So to the extent that I think it was one of the, I used to think it was a geeky thing to watch star trek.

And it wasn't just 16 year old boys watching it.

His books include the physics of Star Trek and a universe from nothing.

Episode: Lawrence Krauss with Krista Tippett [Unedited Inte...

The podcast mentioned the book as an example of how the author's work made science more accessible and engaging to a wider audience. It was noted that the book helped spread imagination and permeated culture broadly and deeply.

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His books include the physics of Star Trek and we will talk about that, don't worry. The fear of physics, a guide to the perplexed and in 2012 a universe from nothing. Why there is something rather than nothing?

I think sometimes it's surprising to non-scientists that scientists love science fiction or you wrote somewhere that all scientists, all physicists, you know, watched Star Trek growing up.

So the extent that I think it was one of the, I used to think it was a geeky thing to watch Star Trek. It isn't.

But it was one of the reasons if you know in Star Trek that basically they've dispensed with quite notions that myopic views of the 20th century, including most of the world's religions.

I was very pleased that data decided to call Newton Einstein and me for a game of poker aboard the Enterprise.

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