Science and Fiction: James Bond in the Spotlight of Physics

Tolan, Metin; Stolze, Joachim

How do James Bond’s X-ray glasses work, the ones he uses to see whether the lady at the roulette table has a pistol concealed in her underwear? Is it really possible to launch oneself into the air and catch up with a plane that is free-falling towards the earth? Or to shoot down a helicopter with a pistol? In this lively and informative book, Germany's boldest physics professor Metin Tolan analyses the stunts and gadgets of the 007 films and even answers the question of all questions: Why does Bond drink his vodka martini shaken, not stirred?

"So much entertaining science is a rare thing." Spiegel Online

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-09-09

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030401085

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-40109-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 199