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Author Baxter, Roberta, 1952-

Title What would it take to build a deflector shield? / by Roberta Baxter.

Publication Info. North Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2020]
copyright 2020

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Lakeside E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (32 p.)
text rdacontent
computer rdamedia
online resource rdacarrier
Series Sci-fi tech
Note A Capstone Interactive eBook.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 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? -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index.
Summary 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.
Audience 3-4.
3-5.
580 Lexile.
S Guided Reading.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.5 0.5 506168
System Details Mode of access: Internet.
Note Description based on book record.
Subject Electricity.
Armor.
Electronics.
ISBN 9781496672858
1496672852 $39.99

 
    
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