Exploring Science Through Science Fiction

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Luokkala, Barry B. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Σειρά: Science and Fiction,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Life sciences.; Gravitation.; Space sciences.; Popular works.; Engineering.; Materials science.; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.; Life Sciences, general.; Popular Science, general.; Materials Science, general.; Engineering, general.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.

How does Einstein’s description of space and time compare with Dr. Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully-intelligent android, such as Star Trek’s Commander Data? Ho...