Classic Documentary: Star Trek Physics/Technology
Inspired by an IEEE member suggestion: The Physics of Star Trek (book by physicist Lawrence Krauss)
The technology in Star Trek has borrowed freely from the scientific world to provide storylines. Episodes are replete with references to tachyon beams, baryon sweeps, quantum fluctuations and event horizons. Many of the technologies created for the Star Trek universe were done so out of simple financial necessity—the transporter was created because the limited budget of the original series in the 1960s did not allow expensive shots of spaceships landing on planets.
AFTER the movie - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-)
Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too
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- Co-sponsored by Malcolm Lunn
- Starts 07 June 2026 01:56 PM UTC
- Ends 19 June 2026 09:15 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Physics / technology of Stat Trek
The technology in Star Trek has borrowed freely from the scientific world to provide storylines. Episodes are replete with references to tachyon beams, baryon sweeps, quantum fluctuations and event horizons. Many of the technologies created for the Star Trek universe were done so out of simple financial necessity—the transporter was created because the limited budget of the original series in the 1960s did not allow expensive shots of spaceships landing on planets.
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See
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_in_Star_Trek
for a primer on all the topics - helpful durring the post viewing discussions
Address:Cyber City, Michigan, United States, 48309
Agenda
7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop
7:05 PM - Documentary Start
8:00 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion
8:45 PM - Wrap Up
An IEEE Southeastern Michigan Presentation, open to all