Michio kaku, physicist, city university of new york take a trip to a new york icerink at the weekend and youre likely to see a middleaged japanese man jumping and spinning in. Cosmology books, explaining the probable origins and possible futures of. There are a few failed attempts at explaining crucial concepts, but overall the book is lucid and logically structured. Michio kaku moves into astrophysics and cosmology within this book. Michio kaku, who is highly regarded in the scientific community thanks to his work in helping to popularise the string theory, has developed a new theory which he says points to. Michio kaku, physicist, city university of new york take a trip to a new york icerink at the weekend and youre likely to see a middleaged japanese man jumping and spinning in perfect harmony. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading parallel worlds. The cosmic quest for the theory of the universe new ed by kaku, michio, kaku, m. May 18, 2004 this isnt a michio kaku book, but, i also recommmend that you check out the story of light by ben bova. He is a professor of theoretical physics in the city college of new york and cuny graduate center. Clarke once said, the only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them to the impossible.
Michio kaku breaks down the universe in a nutshell. The very idea of parallel universes and the string theory that can explain their. He is the author of several widely acclaimed books, including visions, beyond einstein, and hyperspace, which was named one of the best science books of the year by the new york times and the washington post. Nov 10, 2017 the universe explained parallel worlds m theory string theory dr. The science of alternative universes and our future in the cosmos by michio kaku 432pp, allen lane.
Michio kaku actually lays out the foundations of quantum physics and cosmology by reaching back as far as isaac newton. Michio kaku explores how physicists may shrink the science of the big bang into an equation as small as einsteins emc2. A journey through creation, higher dimensions, and the future of the cosmos. A scientific exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel, and more on.
Also having read quite a lot of popular science books, i must say that michio kaku is probably one of the best popularizer at the moment. The cosmic quest for the theory of the universe by michio kaku, jennifer trainer thompson online at alibris. A journey through creation, higher dimensions, and the future of the cosmos is a popular science book by michio kaku first published in. Cosmologists believe that multiple universes really exist. Kaku skillfully guides us through the latest innovations in string theory and its latest. Part i chapters 14 covers the big bang, the early development of the universe, and how these topics relate to the eternal. See all books authored by michio kaku, including hyperspace. This isnt a michio kaku book, but, i also recommmend that you check out the story of light by ben bova. Mar 29, 2011 the universe is a symphony of vibrating strings the cofounder of field string theory explains why the universe has 11 dimensions rather than any other number. His light style helps you to grasp complex theories and subjects. Using the latest astronomical data, he explores the big bang, theories of everything, and our cosmic future. Beyond his numerous new york times bestselling books, he has also been a featured. These building blocks resemble tiny rubber bands or strings that make up quarks quantum particles, and in turn electrons, and atoms, and cells and. In his first book of physics since hyperspace, michio kaku begins by describing.
This book takes readers on an exciting excurision into the discoveries that have led scientists to the brightest new prospect in theoretical physics today. Along the way the usual suspects are rounded up, with black holes, time travel, quantum entanglement, string theory, 11dimensional mbranes. Kaku has starred in science programming for television including series for discovery, science channel, bbc, abc, and history channel. Feb 21, 2005 michio kaku, physicist, city university of new york take a trip to a new york icerink at the weekend and youre likely to see a middleaged japanese man jumping and spinning in perfect harmony. Theoretical physicists are those scientists who work in that twilight zone cu. Physics of the impossible pdf by michio kaku bookspdf4free. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Theoretical physicist michio kaku has initiated the conversation as to why other universes in the multiverse could have many more dimensions, and has spoken out on the multiverse having 11 dimensions.
A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension, and physics of the impossible. Our universe is doomed, says professor michio kaku. Trainer thompson, jennifer and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read parallel worlds.
Its not exactly physics, but it is about light and it gets into very interesting subjects and a lot of stuff that has to do with physics. The universe explained parallel worlds m theory string theory dr. There is a theory, says kaku in the big think video above,that deja vu simply elicits fragments of memories that we have stored in our brain, memories that can be elicited by moving into an environment. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning. Keiji kikkawa of osaka university, he authored the first papers describing string theory in a field form. Download physics of the impossible pdf by michio kaku published on 11th march 2008. Mar 20, 2008 our universe is doomed, says professor michio kaku. Not that ive read that many, but hands down one of the most lucid, worldviewchallenging, explanatory books about parallel universes has been david deutschs the fabric of reality. Michio kaku presents all the information of what isnt the most easily understood of subjects in a fashion which allows for an enjoyable reading experience of the ever changing and sometimes reinvented theory that comes tantalizingly close to the much sought after holy grail theory of everything. Michio kaku specializes in public outreach and explaining complicated physics concepts in terms people can understand and appreciate. Though merely theory, as has yet to be proven, it is an interesting one to reflect on nonetheless. It is not the kind of book you read, enjoy, then forget. A journey through creation, higher dimensions, and the future of the cosmos is a popular science book by michio kaku first published in 2004. While this book does indeed cover the concept of parallel worldsand the theoretical aspects of a multiverseit contains so much more material.
Discount prices on books by michio kaku, including titles like the future of humanity. Michio is the cofounder of string field theory a branch of string theory, and continues einsteins search to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into one unified theory. Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist, best known as one of the founders of string field theory. Kaku skillfully guides us through the latest innovations in string theory and its latest iteration. Michio kaku in his book parallel worlds doesnt let these portends cause any dismay as he provides plenty of ideas for dealing with and possibly escaping from a failing universe.
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In parallel worlds, worldrenowned physicist and bestselling author michio kakuan author who has a knack for bringing the most ethereal ideas down to earth wall street journaltakes readers on a fascinating tour of cosmology, m theory, and its implications for the fate of the universe. He is the science correspondent for cbss this morning and host of the radio programs science fantastic and explorations in science. Parallel worlds by michio kaku, read by marc vietor. A popular science book about the weird and wonderful theories of cosmology, taking in relativity, string theory, multiple universes, time travel. Kaku was a visitor and member 1973 and 1990 at the institute for advanced study in princeton, and new york university. He has published several books and hosts television specials and a weekly radio program. Michio kaku is professor of theoretical physics at the city university of new york and a cofounder of string field theory. Dec 12, 2016 michio kaku, who is highly regarded in the scientific community thanks to his work in helping to popularise the string theory, has developed a new theory which he says points to the existence of. A journey through creation, higher dimensions, and the future of the cosmos kindle edition by kaku, michio. Michio kaku books list of books by author michio kaku. The book has twelve chapters arranged in three parts.
Thanks to advances in string theory, physics may allow us to escape the heat death of the universe, explore the multiverse, and unlock the secrets of existence. Popularizer of science michio kaku has made an attempt to explain the current view of subatomic particle physics to the scienceinterested layman in the book beyond einstein, and i think he succeeds for the most part. Mar 06, 2006 michio kaku in his book parallel worlds doesnt let these portends cause any dismay as he provides plenty of ideas for dealing with and possibly escaping from a failing universe. In hyperspace, michio kaku, author of the widely acclaimed beyond einstein and a leading theoretical physicist, offers the first booklength tour of the most exciting and perhaps most bizarre work in modern physics, work which includes research on the tenth dimension, time warps, black holes, and multiple universes. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio science program. Exceptional logical expertise, physics of the not possible takes perusers on a lifechanging, enthralling venture into the universe of science that each edifies and engages. Michio kaku, though best known for his work with physics, has some ideas of his own about what we experience when we experience deja vu. Expert in science fiction, futurist, bestselling author, acclaimed onair personality, and popularizer of theoretical physics. His theory says that the essential building blocks of all matter as well as all of the physical forces in the universe like gravity exist on a subquantum level. The universe explained parallel worlds m theory string. String theory was originated by the japaneseamerican physicist michio kaku. The cosmic quest for the theory of the universe 9780385477819 by kaku, michio.
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