November 17, 1995, Hour Two:The Physics of Star Trek

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The Physics of Star Trek

Will starships ever travel through the galaxy at warp speed? The writers and producers of the Star Trek series certainly made it seem reasonable. But given what we know about the laws of physics... is space travel a la Star Trek really possible? In this hour: we'll find out whether modern physics forbids starfleet voyages...or opens the door to intergalactic adventure.

Guests:
Lawrence Krauss
Author, "The Physics of Star Trek"
Chairman and Professor of Physics
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

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