Title Exploring Science Through Science Fiction Author(s) Luokkala, Barry B Publication Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2019. Description XXIII, 335 p. 42 illus., 31 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note How does Einstein???s description of space and time compare with Doctor Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully intelligent android, such as Star Trek???s Commander Data? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other intriguing questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research. It includes references to original research papers, landmark scientific publications and technical documents, as well as a broad range of science literature at a more popular level. The revised second edition includes expanded discussions on topics such as gravitational waves and black holes, machine learning and quantum computing, gene editing, and more. In all, the second edition now features over 220 references to specific scenes in more than 160 sci-fi movies and TV episodes, spanning over 100 years of cinematic history. Designed as the primary text for a college-level course, this book will appeal to students across the fine arts, humanities, and hard sciences, as well as any reader with an interest in science and science fiction. Praise for the first edition: "This journey from science fiction to science fact provides an engaging and surprisingly approachable read..." (Jen Jenkins, Journal of Science Fiction, Vol. 2 (1), September 2017) ISBN,Price 9783030293932 Keyword(s) 1. Biomedical engineering 2. Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology 3. Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory 4. Control engineering 5. Control, Robotics, Mechatronics 6. EBOOK 7. EBOOK - SPRINGER 8. GRAVITATION 9. Mechatronics 10. NUCLEAR ENERGY 11. PHYSICS 12. Popular Science in Physics 13. ROBOTICS 14. SPACE SCIENCES 15. Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics) Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I09081     On Shelf