Cinema Fiction vs Physics Reality: Ghosts, Vampires and Zombies

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dc.creatorEfthimiou, C. J.
dc.creatorGandhi, S.
dc.date2006-08-05
dc.date2007-08-27
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T08:25:40Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T08:25:40Z
dc.descriptionWe examine certain features of popular myths regarding ghosts, vampires and zombies as they appear in film and folklore. We use physics to illuminate inconsistencies associated with these myths and to give practical explanation to certain aspects.
dc.descriptionBased on entertaining talks by C.E. to attack pseudoscientific beliefs. Version 2: title reversed; an addendum was addeed; 4 borrowed graphics were replaced by authors' graphics
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0608059
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0608059
dc.identifierSkeptical Inquirer v. 31, issue 4 (2007), p. 27
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/136697
dc.subjectPhysics and Society
dc.subjectPhysics Education
dc.subjectPopular Physics
dc.titleCinema Fiction vs Physics Reality: Ghosts, Vampires and Zombies
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