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Index
Preface
Chapter 1
Introductory Physics
Forces
Fundamental Forces of Nature
Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Momentum
Thermodynamics
Relativity
Nuclear Reactions
Quantum Mechanics
Subatomic Particles
Chaos and Fractals
Are the Constants of Nature Constant?
Chapter 2
Introduction to Astronomy
Astronomical Phenomena
There’s No Fire in Space: Clearing Up Misconceptions
Confusing Measurements
The Origins of the Universe
Dark Energy
Cosmic Inflation
Dark Matter
Stellar Observations
Star Formation
How Stars Work
Stellar Evolution: Supernovas, Pulsars and Black Holes
Planet Formation and the Discovery of Exoplanets
Planetary Interiors: Can We Reach the Core of the Earth?
Physics of Earthquakes
Terraforming
Lessons from Planets: Global Warming and Climate Change
Weird Planets
Asteroids, Comets and Impacts
Telescopes
Chapter 3
The Physics of Space Travel
History of Rockets and Space Travel
Ethical Dilemmas
Physics and Rockets
Exploring the Solar System
The Future of Human Spaceflight in the Solar System
Traveling to the Stars
Ion Drives, Plasma Drives and Atomic Rockets
Solar, Laser Sails and Rail Guns
Using Mach’s Principle for Thrusters
Microwave Thruster
Navigation at Near-Light Speeds
Faster than Light
Suspended Animation and Generation Ships
Issues in Space: Bringing Air with You
Issues in Space: Simulated Gravity
Issues in Space: Space Colonies
Issues in Space: Getting Around on a Planet
Issues in Space: Radiation and Meteorites
Issues in Space: Psychological Effects
Chapter 4
Universes, Dimensions and Space
Alternate Universes in Science Fiction
The Truth About Anti-Matter
Why Anti-Matter in Science Fiction?
Mirror Universes and Reversed Time Universes
The Multiverse
What Is Space?
Invaders from the 5th Dimension
A Stringy Universe
A “Brane”-y Universe
On the Fringe of Many Worlds
The Universe Is Math
Am I a Real Author or Just a Simulated Author?
Chapter 5
Time Travel
What Is Time?
Avoiding Paradoxes
Causal Time Loops
Physical Models for Time Travel to the Past
Messages to the Past
Manipulating Time
Chapter 6
Computers, Robots, Androids and Cyborgs
The History of Computing
The Future of Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Anxiety in Science Fiction
The History of Robots: Fact and Fiction
Cyborgs and the Singularity
Chapter 7
Teleportation and Replication
Quantum Teleportation
Teleportation Without Entanglement
Replication
Chapter 8
Weaponry
Kinetic Weapons
Explosives
Chemical Weapons
Nuclear Weapons
Biological Weapons
Light-based Weapons
Set Phasers to Stun!
Photon Torpedoes
Plasma Weapons
Freeze Guns
Sonic Weapons
Giant Mirrors
Defense: Shields, Force Fields, Cloaking Devices and Tractor Beams
Exosuits
Chapter 9
Extraterrestrial Life
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Intelligence
Communicating with Intelligent Civilizations
The Drake Equation
Is Intelligent Life Rare in the Galaxy?
What Would Life Look Like?
Silicon-Based Life
Energy Beings
Intelligent Plant Life
Cloud Creatures
Space Amoebas, Space Brains and Crystalline Entities
Intelligent Planets
Living and Sentient Spaceships
Are UFOs Really Visiting Aliens?
Was Life on Earth “Seeded” from Space?
Chapter 10
Super-Human Powers
Telepathy
Precognition
Remote Viewing
Psychokinesis
Super-Intelligence
Extra Strength
Enhanced Vision and Hearing
Shape Shifting
Shrinking and Growing
Omnipotence
Chapter Notes
Chapter 1
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Bibliography
List of Names and Terms
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