And, there's a follow-up book, also by Lawrence Krauss (Beyond Star Trek) which I would not recommend due to myriad errors.
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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Lulai
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 9:50 AM
To: Richard Tarara; Forum for Physics Educators
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] Star Trek
There is an interesting book titled "The Physics of Star Trek" by Lawrence Krauss. It is interesting.
Paul Lulai
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