The Physics of Space Travel: Exploring Faster-Than-Light Travel (2nd Edition, EPUB)
Could we ever cross the stars faster than light?
The Physics of Space Travel is a clear, fascinating guide to the science, and the science fiction, of reaching other stars. This is the fully Revised & Expanded Second Edition by Ciro Irmici.
Starting from the basics of how spacecraft move, it explains why the speed of light is the universe's speed limit, what Einstein's relativity really means for travellers, and how ideas like wormholes and the Alcubierre drive try to get around it.
Inside you'll discover:
- The physics of space travel, explained simply
- Why the speed of light is a cosmic speed limit
- What Einstein's theory of relativity means for journeys to the stars
- Wormholes: theoretical shortcuts through space
- The Alcubierre drive and other bold ideas for warping space
No equations required, just curiosity. For anyone who looks up at night and wonders how far we could go.
What's inside
- Introduction: The Dream of Faster-Than-Light Travel
- The Physics of Space Travel: Understanding the Basics
- The Speed of Light: A Cosmic Speed Limit
- Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and What It Means for Space Travel
- Wormholes: Theoretical Shortcuts Through Space
- The Alcubierre Drive: Warping Space-Time
- Quantum Tunneling: A Possible Path Beyond Light Speed?
- The Challenges of Faster-Than-Light Travel: Energy, Resources, and Technology
- The Role of Dark Matter and Dark Energy in Faster-Than-Light Theories
- Time Travel and Causality: Navigating the Paradoxes
- Future Technologies and the Search for Advanced Civilizations
- Conclusion: Are We Closer to Breaking the Light-Speed Barrier?
Format: EPUB ebook in English, second edition (revised and expanded), about 25,000 words. Read it on Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo or any EPUB reader; on Kindle with “Send to Kindle”.
Ciro Irmici has written more than 250 books and 750 audiobooks. In 2025 Spotify placed him among the top 3% of most-saved authors worldwide.