- Paperback: 262 pages
- Publisher: Backinprint.com (October 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0595198171
- ISBN-13: 978-0595198177
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.4 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,111,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Antimatterincluding positrons, antiprotons, and other inverses of "normal" particleshas been considered a plaything of research physicists and science fiction writers. But retired physicist Forward and science writer Davis do not limit themselves to relating the history of antimatter. They give some moderately technical information about techniques for production and storage of antiprotons. They also give serious attention to the possibilities for practical use of antimatter, especially in rocket propulsion. Interspersed are brief chapters from the authors' science fiction effort concerning a teenager in 2035 who is fascinated by uses of antimatter. A full-length popular book on this topic is uncommon; this should be welcome in public and academic libraries. Jack W. Weigel, Univ. of Michigan Lib., Ann Arbor
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Excellent book,
By Robert (CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mirror Matter: Pioneering Antimatter Physics (Paperback)
This is a great book and has changed my life you should try it.
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A plan for anti-matter mass production,
By Vince Page - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mirror Matter: Pioneering Antimatter Physics (Paperback)
The author proposes very realistic ways to achieve the mass production of anti-matter, and shows that the mass ratios involved with any other propellant cannot possibly be used for long distance space travel. The author proposes several types of anti-matter rocket engines that would undoubtedly produce very fast space travel, but others -- most notably Andrew Bender in his book entitled, "SlipString Drive" -- have proposed other concepts that may take us beyond the speed of light using anti-matter. I would recommend reading "Mirror Matter" first, followed by "SlipString Drive".
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Matter Versus Anti-Matter,
By Bettye Johnson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mirror Matter: Pioneering Antimatter Physics (Paperback)
An intriguing concept that authors Forward and Davis have written in terms that a lay person can understand. Star Trek captured the imagination of millions of viewers and now they can find out what made
Star Trek tick with space propulsion. I highly recommend this book. Bettye Johnson, award-winning author, Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls. 1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Very Good Book to Get Interest about Anti Matter,
By Ashutosh "Quest World" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mirror Matter: Pioneering Antimatter Physics (Paperback)
This Book is a Book, where we can learn about the History of Anti Matter. Also it creates Interest to Research on Anti Matter. As we know Anti Matter is the Future Energy Source.
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