Sci fi science physics of the impossible s02e05 alien invasion. Michio kaku believes we can build one of sci fi s most imaginative creations. As kaku explains the principles of science, he suggests methods and shows various diagrams of the concept. Just as science fiction often has roots in hard sciences physics, astronomy, genetic engineering, microbiology fantasy worldbuilding relies on everything from economics to military strategy to animal husbandry. Here is the fourth book in the successful ponderables series. Michio kakus physics of the impossible is a brilliant book, but not a very serious one. Physics of the impossible is an american documentary television series on science which first aired in the united states on december 1, 2009. Hosted by internationallyrenowned physicist and cofounder of string field theory, dr.
Michio kaku brings physics to bear on the most iconic scene in sci fi and designs a star fighter that could blow up a moonsized. With the help of scientists and engineers from nasa, jpl, the department of energy, the u. Science in scifi, fact in fantasy is a blog series for authors and fans of speculative fiction. Sci fi science physics of the impossible season 1 episode 2. Physics of the impossible is a science show hosted by michio kaku. Sci fi science physics of the impossible s02e04 a new. Physics of the impossible also called science of the impossible is an american documentary television series on science which first aired in the united states on december 1, 2009. As kaku explains the principles of science, he suggests methods and shows various diagrams of the concept he starts by explaining a science topic, and shows diagrams to demonstrate the principles. There is very little science, or at least very little practical science, here but what there is is a lot of imagination about the limits of what we know and the loopholes in what we know. Kaku uses discussion of speculative technologies to introduce topics of fundamental physics to the reader. In a brand new series of sci fi science, theoretical physicist michio kaku, takes real science out into the universe. A selection of some of the retro graphics shots created for the 2nd series of sci fi science physics of the impossible. Alcubierre is known for the proposed alcubierre drive, a speculative warp drive by which a spacecraft could achieve fasterthanlight travel. An illustrated history of physics lays out the story of this science through the thoughts and deeds of its greatest thinkers and focuses on 100 of their most significant stories.
Apr 10, 2005 i see good sci fi, even tv and movies, as a gateway drug to real science. Also, at least for me, the inspirational part of scifi comes from what might be possible, not just what is or will be possible. He starts by explaining a science topic, and shows diagrams to demonstrate the principles. I see good scifi, even tv and movies, as a gateway drug to real science.
In the pilot episode, the physics behind a hypothetical alien invasion are explained. A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossiblefrom death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaksrevealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia. Examine topics that currently seem so far out of the realm of possibility, such as invisibility cloaks, teleportation. Michio kaku, this series poses the idea that science fiction may not be so far from science fact. Michio kaku comes up with for the construction of earth 2. Sci fi science physics of the impossible s02e05 alien. Francais france english us espanol portugues brasil deutsch. While much of what you see on the various spinoffs and movies that constitute the star trek phenomenon may be impossible physics justified by indecipherable techno. Hes on a mission to create an imaginary world indistinguishable from the real thing. Or rather, to be slightly more accurate, he has redefined the term to enable him realistically to examine and predict the future of.
Physics of the impossibe episode 3 part 2 by callisto237. Science writer and author jennifer ouelette joined art for a discussion on a variety of advanced physics topics, including multiverse models, wormholes, the big bang, particle accelerators, miniblack holes and quantum mechanics. Most sci fi authors both aspiring and established are not scientists, but they handle the science and technology quite well. Physics of the impossible, by michio kaku the independent. Alcubierre is known for the proposed alcubierre drive, a speculative warp drive. Kaku addresses a technological concept from science fiction and. Oct 18, 2016 the mote in gods eye and the gripping hand represent space travel realistically.
At the request of several readers i have collected all the recommendations together in a single area to ease of browsing. Scifi films project aims to get students talking physics. Kaku takes us on a journey into all of those scifi sciences dr. A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel is a book by theoretical physicist michio kaku. He is the science correspondent for cbss this morning and host of the radio programs. Jun 06, 2018 sci fi science physics of the impossible s02 ep04 a new solar system hd watch. He also interviews scientists who are studying that topic. Michio kaku is a professor of physics at the city university of new york, cofounder of string field theory, and the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including hyperspace, beyond einstein, physics of the impossible, and physics of the future. Michio kaku on a quest to discover the science behind the sci fi and find out how to bring your favorite futuristic tech to life. Physics of the impossible is available to watch and stream on syfy. The topic of invisibility becomes a discussion on why the speed of light is slower in water than in vacuum, that. In physics of the impossible, the renowned physicist michio kaku explores to what extent the technologies and devices of science description. A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel book online at best prices in india on.
Physics of the impossible, kaku explains advanced scientific theories and achievements and then extrapolates to demonstrate, for example, whether timetravel is possible, how people could visit parallel universes, and even how to build a working light saber. Scifi science physics of the impossible season 1 episde 6 how to travel through time part 2. He takes examples of technologies from popular fantasy and science fiction like star. Sci fi science physics of the impossible s02 ep06 first contact hd watch. Sci fi science episodes now available for purchase on. Classic science fiction films such as flash gordon and a grand day out will be used as inspiration for discussing physics in schools and colleges in a collaboration between the british film institute bfi, the education charity into film and the iop. Michio kaku doesnt know the meaning of the word impossible. The mote in gods eye and the gripping hand represent space travel realistically. Also, at least for me, the inspirational part of sci fi comes from what might be possible, not just what is or will be possible.
Michio kaku, bestselling author and one of the worlds most acclaimed physicists, looks at the science of the future and explains whats just around the corner, what we might have to wait a few millennia to get our hands on and how. Bandersnatch is perhaps a bit shallow in some of the choices it makes or rather, the choices it offers us to make, but one plus of. What first appears to be a sendup of classic science fiction is in fact a thorough examination of the realworld science behind the sensationalism. And finally, his comments on a scene in which the two brightest minds in physics are trying to find the correct placement for the nuclear bomb in light of new information about the cores. Physics of the impossible takes us on a journey to the frontiers of science and beyond, giving us an exhilarating. Explore the world of the seemingly impossible with the allnew series sci fi science.
Physics of the impossible by michio kaku goodreads. Michio kaku believes we can build one of scifis most imaginative creations. Without even the help of morgan freeman and his wormhole, sci fi season moves over to discovery science on monday 23 rd may. Bandersnatch is perhaps a bit shallow in some of the choices it makes or rather, the choices it offers us to make, but one plus of the new episode netflix seems. Physics and astronomy of science fiction explaining physics. Watch sci fi science episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. A musical interlude by phase music from s02e01 earth 2. Michio kaku, this series poses the idea that science. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch.
Physics and astronomy of science fiction explaining. Most scifi authors both aspiring and established are not scientists, but they handle the science and technology quite well. The series is hosted by theoretical physicist michio kaku and is based on his book physics of the impossible. Any good scifi that features semiaccurate physicsscience. Michio kaku, is an advanced scientist, who is well known from his appearances in numerous of discovery channel documentaries. In a brand new series of scifi science, theoretical physicist michio kaku, takes real science out into the universe. Physics of the impossible shows how our most farfetched ideas today are destined to become tomorrows reality. Sci fi science physics of the impossible season 1 episde 6 how to travel through time part 2.
Could we biomorph a nearby planet into earth mark ii, save the planet from an asteroid impact or use dolphins as a way of decoding alien transmissions. Sci fi science physics of the impossible s02 ep04 a new solar system hd watch. Michio kaku is an eminent physicist and futurologist, who knows how ideas like time travel, invisibility cloaks and worm holes in space might actually be made to work. Sep 30, 2016 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series sci fi science. A fascinating exploration of the science of the imposs. Ebook physics of the impossible as pdf download portable. Sci fi science physics of the impossible season 1 episode. Michio kaku on a quest to discover the science behind the sci fi and find out how to. Niven and pournelle say at one point that it was sometimes quicker to travel a shorter distance to a alderson point wormhole then travel around that solar system to another alderson point and do that yet again than it would be to travel from the original point. Miguel alcubierre moya born march 28, 1964 is a mexican theoretical physicist. Kaku addresses a technological concept from science fiction and designs his own theoretical version of the.
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