The Physics of Star Trek
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The Physics of Star Trek
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Physics Lesson for Trekkies: Exploring the Infinite Vastness of Space with Metin Tolan Metin Tolan bridges the gap
between science and fiction. The physics professor and movie fan explains the science behind the cult series and effortlessly captivates even non-Trekkies.
Nothing escapes Metin Tolan—neither in his daily life as a physics professor nor in his second life as Germany’s leading science writer with a penchant for binge-watching. In *The Physics of STAR TREK*, he delves deep into the laws of physics behind the series of the century and takes us on a fast-paced expedition to the boundary between fiction and reality.
Have you always wanted to know how much the Enterprise weighs or how warp drive might work? Turn off the TV, open *The Physics of STAR TREK*, and let yourself be whisked away on an exciting journey into infinite expanses full of dark matter, wormholes, and Spock’s blood.
“Perfect reading material for discerning nerds.” – Physik Journal
Don’t worry—“The Physics of STAR TREK” is accessible to everyone. Metin Tolan breaks down complex physical laws into digestible chunks of knowledge and captivates readers with humor and an uncanny knack for connecting with his audience. “Possibly
Germany’s coolest physics professor.” – Der Spiegel
From “James Bond” to “Titanic,” from soccer to science fiction classics, Metin Tolan tackles everything that excites, fascinates, and sometimes confuses people. His nonfiction books are perfect gifts for book-hungry fans and the curious who thirst for knowledge. Review
: “Tolan … summarizes his insights in an entertaining and easy-to-understand way.“ (“Westdeutsche Allgemeine”)
“Entertaining and easy to understand” (“Hamburger Abendblatt”)
“An incredible adventure in physics that casts TV series and movies in a completely different light.” (“buchwelten.wordpress.com”)
“Possibly Germany’s coolest physics professor.” ("Der Spiegel")
»Amusing and enlightening« ("rampstyle")
»Perfect reading material for discerning nerds.« ("Physik Journal")
»A crash course in the most important fundamentals of physics and, at the same time, a tribute to the series’ screenwriters.« ("ZEIT Wissen")
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