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Author:

Lasbury, Mark E., author.

Title:

The realization of Star Trek technologies : the science, not fiction, behind brain implants, plasma shields, quantum computing, and more / Mark E. Lasbury.

Publisher:

Springer International Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

xxii, 320 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Space weapons.
Particle beams.
High power lasers.
Star Trek television programs.
Star Trek fiction.
Technological forecasting.
Technological forecasting.
High power lasers.
Particle beams.
Space weapons.
Star Trek fiction.
Star Trek television programs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-316) and index.

Contents:

1. Phasers weapons of less destruction -- 2. Cloaking devices: vanishing into thin space -- 3. The replicator: maybe you can have everything -- 4. Deflector shields: the best offense is a good defense -- 5. The tractor beam: pulling Earth out of the fire -- 6. Universal translators: now your speaking my language -- 7. Geordi's visor: a vision of the future -- 8. The transporter: are we there yet? -- 9. The tri-corder: a high-tech multitool.

ISBN:

3319409123
9783319409122

Locations:

CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Des Moines)