The Physics and Astronomy of Science Fiction: Understanding Interstellar Travel, Teleportation, Time Travel, Alien Life and Other Genre Fixtures

Synopsis

This Book Explores Science Fiction Films, Television Series, Novels And Short Stories With A Focus On Their Underlying Concepts Of Physics And Astronomy. Assessing The Accuracy And Plausibility Of These Representations, The Author Considers The Possibility Of Travel To Other Star Systems, Time Travel, Teleportation And Encounters With Intelligent Alien Life And Emotional Robots-- Introductory Physics -- Introduction To Astronomy -- The Physics Of Space Travel -- Universes, Dimensions And Space -- Time Travel -- Computers, Robots, Androids And Cyborgs -- Teleportation And Replication -- Weaponry -- Extraterrestrial Life -- Super-human Powers. Steven D. Bloom. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.