Wizards, Aliens, and Starships: Physics and Math in Fantasy and Science Fiction - Couverture souple

Adler, Charles L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0691196370 ISBN 13 : 9780691196374

Editeur : Princeton University Press, 2019

Synopsis

Explaining the science behind science fiction and fantasy--from the probable to the impossible

From space elevators to interstellar travel, science fiction and fantasy writers have come up with some brilliant, innovative ideas. Yet how plausible are these ideas--for instance, could Mr. Weasley's flying car in the Harry Potter books really exist? Which concepts might happen, and which ones wouldn't work? From the works of Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Trek and Avatar, this book delves into the most extraordinary details in science fiction and fantasy--such as time warps, shape changing, and rocket launches--and shows readers the physics and math behind the phenomena.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Charles L. Adler is professor of physics at St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Princeton University Press
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0691196370
• ISBN 13: 9780691196374
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 392
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible