Physics of the Impossible

Main Ideas

• Exploring the theoretical possibility of creating technologies that initially seem like science fiction, such as invisibility, phasers, and teleportation.
• Explaining complex scientific concepts and theories, such as quantum mechanics, string theory, and relativity, in an accessible manner.
• Classifying 'impossible' technologies into three categories based on how feasible their creation seems in different historical periods: Class I (those that might be possible within this century), Class II (those that could become reality in a more distant future), and Class III (those that violate known laws of physics and seem impossible today).
• Applying theoretical physics to explore the boundaries of possibility and establish a scientific basis for what today appears as magic or impossible.
• Promoting science and fostering interest in scientific research and education by dispelling stereotypes about the 'dryness' and complexity of physics.
• Analyzing the potential impact of future scientific achievements on society, economy, and culture.