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How Space Physics Really Works

How Space Physics Really Works

Lessons from Well-Constructed Science Fiction

by Andrew May
Paperback
Publication Date: 25/07/2023
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There is a huge gulf between the real physics of space travel and the way it is commonly portrayed in movies and TV shows. That's not because space physics is difficult or obscure - most of the details were understood by the end of the 18th century - but because it can often be bafflingly counter-intuitive for a general audience. The purpose of this book isn't to criticize or debunk popular sci-fi depictions, which can be very entertaining, but to focus on how space physics really works. This is done with the aid of numerous practical illustrations taken from the works of serious science fiction authors - from Jules Verne and Arthur C. Clarke to Larry Niven and Andy Weir - who have taken positive pleasure in getting their scientific facts right.

ISBN:
9783031339493
9783031339493
Category:
Astrophysics
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
25-07-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
235x155mm
Weight:
0.31kg
Andrew May

Andrew began his career as an elite middle distance athlete before studying exercise physiology and sports coaching, he then went on to complete a Masters in Coaching Psychology and has recently started his PHD.

He worked as the Physical Performance Manager for the NSW and Australian Cricket teams, the Sydney Swifts and NSW netball teams, as well as with basketball, AFL, tennis and Olympic athletes.

Andrew is a serial entrepreneur having built and sold three businesses including Good Health Solutions (now trading as Executive Health Solutions) Australia’s largest provider of Executive Health Assessments; and in 2016 he sold The Performance Clinic to KPMG where he worked as a Partner for 3 years. Andrew’s latest venture is StriveStronger.com

Andrew produces a popular podcast (Andrew May Podcast) and is the author of bestselling book Flip the Switch. He has a regular segment on ABC News Breakfast and appears on TV, radio and in the press. He delivers energetic and inspiring keynote presentations around the world.

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