"The Physics of Star Trek" Quotes
Exploring the scientific concepts behind the iconic Star Trek series, Lawrence M. Krauss delves into the fascinating intersection of theoretical physics and science fiction.
science | 188 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
Warp drive, as conceived in Star Trek, involves bending space-time to allow faster-than-light travel.
The Heisenberg uncertainty principle suggests that it is fundamentally impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle simultaneously.
Transporters operate on the principle of scanning and disassembling molecules and then reassembling them at a different location.
The laws of physics place serious constraints on the feasibility of time travel as depicted in science fiction.
Black holes are regions of space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape.
The concept of antimatter in Star Trek aligns with real scientific understanding but is far more dramatic in its application.
Energy and matter are interchangeable, as expressed in Einstein’s famous equation E=mc².
The idea of a 'warp bubble' involves contracting space in front of the ship and expanding it behind to achieve faster-than-light travel.
Quantum mechanics challenges classical notions of determinism and locality.
The laws of thermodynamics forbid perpetual motion machines and impose limits on energy transformations.
