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	Star Trek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is set during the same timeframe as The Next Generation and ran for seven seasons, debuting in 1993.
		Currently, Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, which is a continuation of the timeline after the Dominion War from the perspective of a station and fleet in the Briar Patch, and Star Trek: New Voyages, a "continuation" of the original Star Trek, are prominent fan series.
		Star Trek conventions have become popular, though now are often merged with conventions of other genres and series, and fans have coined the term "Trekkies" (or "Trekkers") to describe themselves.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Star_Trek (3233 words)

	Physics and Star Trek Encyclopedia Article @ AlienArtifacts.com (Alien Artifacts) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Star Trek is first and foremost a vehicle for entertainment, and the primary aim of the writers is to deliver drama, not science.
		In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode entitled "Starship Mine", the Enterprise docks at a space station to remove "baryon" particles, which supposedly build up on the hull of the spaceship during warp travel, necessitating periodic cleaning.
		Some aspects of Star Trek technology that were once thought of as pure fantasy are getting closer to reality every day; the remarkable similarity between cellular telephones and the communicators of the original series is one example.
	www.alienartifacts.com /encyclopedia/Physics_and_Star_Trek (1681 words)

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		Anyone who has ever watched an episode of Star Trek will have noticed the considerable emphasis on science and technology (commonly referred to as "treknobabble") used in the various incarnations of the show.
		It should be noted that Star Trek is first and foremost a vehicle for entertainment, and the primary aim of the writers is to deliver drama, not science.
		Many of the technologies "created" for the Star Trek universe were done so out of simple economic necessity - the transporter was created because the budget of the original series in the 1960s did not allow for expensive shots of spaceships landing on planets.
	wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/p/ph/physics_and_star_trek.html (713 words)

	[DiGiTaL Impressions] The physics of Star Trek
		Star Trek, rightly described as a famous science-fiction motion picture and television series, is internationally recognized.
		It is clear that Star Trek is a phenomenon that continues to unleash the imagination of the human mind.
		Although many of the scientific principles prevalent in Star Trek are viewed as absurd and impossible today, this may not continue to be the case in the future.
	library.thinkquest.org /23156/stphysix.htm (3683 words)

	The Physics of Star Trek
		The Physics of Star Trek takes a lighthearted look at this subject, speculating on how the wonders of Star Trek technology might actually work--and, in some cases, revealing why the inventions are impossible or impractical even for an advanced civilization.
		The Physics of Star Trek deserves merit for providing a refresher course on topics such as relativity and antimatter, but let's face it: the reason most people will want to read this book is simply that it's fun to poke holes in the premises of their favorite science fiction shows!
		Lawrence Krauss examines the technology of the Star Trek universe and discusses whether such technology is possible or not according to physics as we know it today.
	www.xmlwriter.net /books/reviews/0060977108-2.html (1598 words)

	IEEE Spectrum: The Physicist of "Star Trek"
		J.J. Abrams—the star writer/producer behind “Alias” and“Lost”—is now working on the return of the ultimate sci-fi franchise, “Star Trek.” And as production rolls for Star Trek XI, also set to return is the series’ most unlikely star: Lawrence M. Krauss.
		But, among Hollywood science aficionados, Krauss’s biggest claim to fame is his pioneering book The Physics of Star Trek, which took a scientific lens to the seemingly far-out technology on the show.
		And one influence of “Star Trek” is in everyone’s hands.
	www.spectrum.ieee.org /print/4782 (979 words)

	SF&F - ST: Warp Physics
		On a purely theoretical level, Cochrane was able to establish a new understanding of the term velocity by demonstrating an intriguing difference in the continuum profiles of moving objects versus those stationary relative to the observer.
		Within its housing, the loop coil is physically anchored or it would simply spin in a warp driven circle rather than impart its effect to the gravity field.
		Students of warp physics correctly identifying the occasion are eligible to win a scholarship to StarFleet academy, which, alas, may not be used until the 23rd century.
	www.keele.ac.uk /socs/ks02/interest/startrek/sttech.html (8295 words)

	Jefferson Lab News - Jefferson Lab invites public to free lecture by author of "The Physics of Star Trek"
		Using slides, props and video clips, as well as wit and charm, the author of The Physics of Star Trek deals with topics ranging from time travel to warp speed, from the Big Bang to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence.
		Tee lecture also features selections from his Top Ten Physics Bloopers form the Star Trek series — gleaned in part from many of the most distinguished physicist-trekkers in the world.
		For Trekkers and non-Trekkers alike, this charming and accessible lecture will add a whole new dimension to your view of the Star Trek universe, and the universe in which we actually live.
	www.jlab.org /news/releases/1998/startrek.html (290 words)

	Dark Planet: Review of The Physics of Star Trek
		Krauss, a physicist and astronomer at Case Western Reserve University, has written a book to explain exactly which Star Trek technologies can be made to operate in our universe and which cannot.
		Physical laws would permit the Enterprise to be powered by matter- antimatter reactions, as the series suggests.
		Perhaps as fascinating as are the impossibilities of Star Trek is the extent to which the creators of the series have got it right.
	www.sff.net /people/lucy-snyder/dp4/sonj.html (461 words)

	Reviews of 'The Physics of Star Trek'
		Of course it requires a previous knowledge of general physics but it is very good.
		I enjoyed reading it and of course I have to have a college physics book by my side to get the most of it.
		Some things in the 'Startrek Physics' are possible..
	www.usingenglish.com /amazon/us/reviews/0060977108.html (297 words)

	Powell's Books - The Physics of Star Trek by Lawrence M Krauss
		Physics for a general audience, written by a physicist, using the Star Trek television show as a basis for sorting out science and science fiction (what would it actually take to beam someone somewhere?)--without taking the fun out of either.
		He uses the Star Trek future as a launching pad to discuss the forefront of modern physics today.
		From Newton to Hawking, from Einstein to Feynman, from Kirk to Picard, Krauss leads you on a voyage to the world of physics as we now know it and as it might one day be.
	www.powells.com /biblio?PID=28081&cgi=product&isbn=0465005594 (234 words)

	Physics for Non-Physicists
		The whole process of converting between matter and antimatter is pretty chaotic to begin with (this is exactly how a nuclear bomb works -- some of the matter in the bomb is turned into pure energy -- except that the bomb doesn't even use most of its mass, only a tiny fraction).
		Of course, the Star Trek people have figured all this out by now, so you don't vapourize whatever city or ship you're trying to beam into.
		To be honest, I have very little respect for the "science" of Star Trek -- most of it's simply wrong, and a very large portion of it doesn't even make any sense.
	www.ualberta.ca /~rpm1/p4np_startrek.html (1018 words)

	PHYSICS OF STAR TREK by Lawrence M. Krauss
		PHYSICS OF STAR TREK by Lawrence M. Krauss
		Until now, fans of Star Trek were hard pressed to find answers tovital questions such as these.
		He uses the StarTrek future as a launching pad to discuss the forefront of modern physics.From Newton to Hawking, from Einstein to Feynman, from Kirk to Janeway,Krauss leads the reader on a voyage to the world of physics as we now knowit and as it might one day be.
	www.harpercollins.com /books/9780061135309/PHYSICS_OF_STAR_TREK/index.aspx (505 words)

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		Be warned, that it can get very scientific, and to the untrained eye may appear to use more techno-babble then trek itself.
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	www.ds9.com /store.cgi?Operation=ItemLookup&ItemId=0060977108 (399 words)

	Physics and Star Wars - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Interstellar triology, Star Wars, uses science and technology in their settings and storylines, though they were not considered "hard" science fiction.
		Star Wars concentrates mainly on the epic drama and not on the "technobabble".
		It has borrowed freely from the scientific world.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Physics_and_Star_Wars (229 words)

	Book: The Physics of Star Trek - UsingEnglish.com
		The Science of Star Wars: An Astrophysicist's Independent Examination of Space Travel, Aliens, Planets, and Robots as Portrayed in the Star Wars Films and Books
		Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual (Star Trek Next Generation (Unnumbered))
		Star Trek Starfleet Technical Manual: Training Command Starfleet Academy (Star Trek)
	www.usingenglish.com /amazon/us/0060977108.html (285 words)

	Star Trek And Physics - High Rankings Search Engine Optimization Forum
		Star Trek And Physics - High Rankings Search Engine Optimization Forum
		Unless we all agree to dumb things down by talking about how the writers of Star Trek answered the questions of physicists who brought up the uncertainty principle in relation to the concept of "transporters"
		I reckon Star Trek goes a bit too far in trying to justify its science.
	www.highrankings.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=1045 (1413 words)

	November 17, 1995, Hour Two:The Physics of Star Trek
		The writers and producers of the Star Trek series certainly made it seem reasonable.
		But given what we know about the laws of physics...
		In this hour: we'll find out whether modern physics forbids starfleet voyages...or opens the door to intergalactic adventure.
	www.sciencefriday.com /pages/1995/Nov/hour2_111795.html (107 words)

	Scout Report Archives
		The International Erwin Schrï¿½dinger Institute for Mathematical Physics (ESI) was founded in 1993 "with the aim of providing a meeting place for leading experts in Mathematical Physics and Mathematic...
		Created and maintained by physicist Jason Hinson, the Physics and Star Trek Web site investigates faster than light travel and subspace physics.
		The publication is a report prepared for the European Committee for Future Accelerators (ECFA) containing an assessment and future plans for high performanc...
	scout.cs.wisc.edu /Archives/SPT--AdvancedSearch.php?Q=Y&G27=670 (183 words)

	ThinkQuest : Library : Beam Me Up, Scotty!:THE Physics of Star Trek
		Index : Science & Technology : Physical Science
		The Physics of Star Trek, gives a brief description in laymen's terms how the processes of the Starship Enterprise D functions during the popular television show, Star Trek: The Next Generation.
		We hope after visiting our site, one will have new insight into Star Trek and maybe even watch or continue enjoying the show just as much as we do.
	www.thinkquest.org /library/site.html?team_id=26030 (173 words)

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