Star Trek : Treknology : the science of Star Trek, from tricorders to warp drive

The name __Star Trek__ conjures images of faster-than-light spacecraft, holographic crew members, and phasers set to stun. Some of these incredible devices may still be far from our reach, but others have made the leap from science fiction to science fact—and now you can learn the science and engineering of what makes them tick. __Treknology__ looks at over twenty-five iconic inventions from the complete history of the __Star Trek__ television and film universe. Author Ethan Siegel explores and profiles these dazzling technologies and their role __Star Trek__, the science behind how they work, and how close we are to achieving them in the real world today. This stunning collection is packed with 150 superb film and television stills, prop photography, and scientific diagrams to pull you into another world. Brace yourself for a detailed look at the inner workings of __Star Trek__’s computing capabilities, communications equipment, medical devices, and awe-inspiring ships. This book is one that no fan of __Star Trek__, or future tech, will want to miss.

Be amazed by 25 iconic pieces of tech from the  Star Trek  canon and the science behind how they function with  Treknology. You will not believe how close we are to achieving some of them today. The name  Star Trek  conjures images of faster-than-light spacecraft, holographic crew members, and phasers set to stun. Some of these incredible devices may still be far from our reach, but others have made the leap from science fiction to science fact—and now you can learn the science and engineering of what makes them tick. Treknology  looks at over twenty-five iconic inventions from the complete history of the  Star Trek  television and film universe. Author Ethan Siegel explores and profiles these dazzling technologies and their role Star Trek, the science behind how they work, and how close we are to achieving them in the real world today. This stunning collection is packed with 150 superb film and television stills, prop photography, and scientific diagrams  to pull you into another world. Brace yourself for a detailed look at the inner workings of Star Trek ’s computing capabilities, communications equipment, medical devices, and awe-inspiring ships. Treknology is one that no fan of Star Trek, or future tech, will want to miss.

The name Star Trek conjures images of faster-than-light spacecraft, holographic crew members, and phasers set to stun. Some of these incredible devices may still be far from our reach, but others have made the leap from science fiction to science fact—and now you can learn the science and engineering of what makes them tick. Treknology looks at over twenty-five iconic inventions from the complete history of the Star Trek television and film universe. Author Ethan Siegel explores and profiles these dazzling technologies and their role Star Trek , the science behind how they work, and how close we are to achieving them in the real world today. This stunning collection is packed with 150 superb film and television stills, prop photography, and scientific diagrams to pull you into another world. Brace yourself for a detailed look at the inner workings of Star Trek ’s computing capabilities, communications equipment, medical devices, and awe-inspiring ships. This book is one that no fan of Star Trek , or future tech, will want to miss. Starship technology. Warp drive Tractor beams Transporters Impulse engines Transparent aluminum Antimatter containment Weapons and defense. Cloaking devices Deflector shields Phasers Photon torpedoes Communications. Subspace communication Communicators Universal translators Computing. Isolinear chips The holodeck and holograms The ship's computer PADDs Androids Civilian technology. Replicators Synthehol Automatic sliding doors Artificial gravity Medical and biological. Emergency medical holograms Cybernetic implants Human life extension Visors Hyposprays Tricorders Conclusion : make it so. Siegel profiles twenty-five iconic inventions from the Star trek television and film universe, explaining the science behind them. He also examines how close we are to achieving them in the real world. Some are pure fiction, some you're already using, and others are closer than you think! Explores over twenty-five iconic inventions from the complete history of the Star Trek television and film universe, including the warp drive, phasers, and tricorders. An analytical look at the iconic technologies from the Star Trek universe, how they work in that world, and how they have-or haven't-crossed over into the world we live in