The Physics of the Buffyverse

Physics with a Buffy the Vampire Slayerpop-culture chaserIn the tradition of the bestselling The Physics of Star Trek, acclaimed science writer Jennifer Ouellette explains fundamental concepts in the physical sciences through examples culled from the hit TV shows Buffy the Vampire Slayerand its spin-off, Angel. The weird and wonderful world of the Buffyverse—where the melding of magic and science is an everyday occurrence—provides a fantastical jumping-off point for looking at complex theories of biology, chemistry, and theoretical physics. From surreal vampires, demons, and interdimensional portals to energy conservation, black holes, and string theory, The Physics of the Buffyverseis serious (and palatable) science for the rest of us.

Jennifer Ouellette writes the column -ôThis Month in Physics History-ö for APS News, the monthly publication of the American Physical Society. Her articles have appeared in publications from Discover to Salon.