What would it take to build a deflector shield?
(2020)
Nonfiction
Book
Series:
Call Numbers:
J/629.472/BAXTER,R
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2020]
DESCRIPTION
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781543591200, 1543591205 :, 9781496666000, 9781543591200
LANGUAGE
English
SERIES
NOTES
"Capstone Captivate is published by Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone"--Title page verso
Protected by energy -- What is a deflector shield? -- How would a deflector shield work? -- Current tech -- What tech is needed? -- What could the future look like?
"In science fiction, deflector shields protect ships, bases, and even planets from enemy attack. How could a protective space that absorbs energy from weapons be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include using lasers. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life deflector shield!"--
Includes index
Grades 4-6
580L