Translated by Anjan Basu Science fiction is a distinctive literary genre—one that merges scientific knowledge with the limitless reaches of imagination, unveiling both in a mysterious, cinematic glow that entrances its readers. Although the essence of science fiction cannot be fully captured in simple terms, attempting to define the boundaries of this remarkable genre is equally elusive. Its scope is vast and fluid, drifting freely through the corridors of time and space—moving with ease through the present, the past, or the near future. Moreover, the scientific principles on which this genre rests, though grounded in established theories, often find their spark in the very visions imagined within science fiction itself. Reality offers abundant evidence of this wondrous exchange, where what is dreamed may one day be discovered, and where imagination and science continuously shape and inspire each other.