Science of Star Trek by Mark Brake

Boldly go where no man has gone before and discover the real science behind the Star Trek galaxy.

Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, but it is noted for more than just entertainment. It is famous for its forward-thinking themes and its visionary technology that has inspired generations of real-world scientists and engineers.

The Reality Behind the Fiction
The Science of Star Trek explores one of the greatest science-fiction universes ever created. Mark Brake showcases the tech that inspired the real-world science of today.

This book addresses the burning questions every fan has asked:

• The Physics of Flight: Is Warp Drive actually possible according to Einstein's theories?
• Beam Me Up: Could we ever really build a transporter, or does quantum physics forbid it?
• New Life Forms: How likely are we to meet humanoid aliens, and what would they actually look like?
• Future Tech: From holodecks to replicators, how close are we to the gadgets of the 24th century?

🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:
"I can't tell you how many professional astronomers I know who started out being inspired by Spock. This book is a fun reality check. It separates the 'Hollywood magic' from the theoretical possibilities. It turns out that some of the wildest ideas in Star Trek aren't actually impossible—just very, very difficult!"