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Experiments, Instruments & Measurement - Time Travel and Warp Drives: A Scientific Guide to Shortcuts through Time and Space

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Book Synopsis: To see video demonstrations of key concepts from the book, please visit this website: press.uchicago.edu/sites/timewarp/index.html. Sci-fi makes it look so easy. Receive a distress call from Alpha Centauri? No problem: punch the warp drive and you're there in minutes. Facing a catastrophe that can't be averted? Just pop back in the timestream and stop it before it starts. But for those of us not lucky enough to live in a science-fictional universe, are these ideas merely flights of fancy--or could it really be possible to travel through time or take shortcuts between stars? Cutting-edge physics may not be able to answer those questions yet, but it does offer up some tantalizing possibilities. In Time Travel and Warp Drives, Allen Everett and Thomas A. Roman take readers on a clear, concise tour of our current understanding of the nature of time and space–and whether or not we might be able to bend them to our will. Using no math beyond high school algebra, the authors lay out an approachable explanation of Einstein’s special relativity, then move through the fundamental differences between traveling forward and backward in time and the surprising theoretical connection between going back in time and traveling faster than the speed of light. They survey a variety of possible time machines and warp drives, including wormholes and warp bubbles, and, in a dizzyingly creative chapter, imagine the paradoxes that could plague a world where time travel was possible–killing your own grandfather is only one of them! Written with a light touch and an irrepressible love of the fun of sci-fi scenarios–but firmly rooted in the most up-to-date science, Time Travel and Warp Drives will be a delightful discovery for any science buff or armchair chrononaut.

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Imagine being able to travel through time and space, just like in your favorite science fiction stories. While it may seem like a far-fetched concept, the latest scientific research is revealing some fascinating possibilities. In "Time Travel and Warp Drives: A Scientific Guide to Shortcuts through Time and Space," authors Allen Everett and Thomas A. Roman take you on an eye-opening journey into the realm of time travel.

Unlike other complex scientific books, this guide is specifically designed to be accessible for everyone. You don't need to be a physics genius to enjoy this book. Packed with mind-bending concepts, the authors explain Einstein's special relativity in a clear and concise way, using nothing more than high school algebra.

But it doesn't stop there. "Time Travel and Warp Drives" delves into the differences between traveling forward and backward in time, unveiling the fascinating theoretical connection between time travel and exceeding the speed of light. The authors explore a range of possible time machines and warp drives, including the mind-boggling concepts of wormholes and warp bubbles.

With a touch of creativity, the book also dives into the paradoxes that could emerge in a world where time travel is possible. Imagine the possibilities and dangers of killing your own grandfather or altering the course of history. It's a thought-provoking exploration that will leave you questioning the very nature of time itself.

Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply a lover of science fiction, "Time Travel and Warp Drives" is a must-read. It combines cutting-edge research with the joy of imagination, making for an exhilarating and enlightening experience. Don't miss out on this delightful journey through time and space.

Discover the secrets of time travel and warp drives and explore the endless possibilities that await!

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