A star is also a delicate balancing act between the force of gravity, which tends to crush the star into oblivion, and the nuclear force, which tends to blow the star apart with the force of trillions of hydrogen bombs. Thankfully, kaku has included numerous diagrams to help the reader grasp the difficult concepts whithin the book. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. How does michio kaku establish the nineteenth and twentieth. Hyperspace quotes showing of 48 it is often stated that of all the theories proposed in this century, the silliest is quantum theory. Sep 21, 2015 i watched a few of michio kaku s videos from the series big talk on youtube, such as alien brains and will mankind destroy itself. It loves nothing better than occupying itself untangling the mathematics of subatomic strings vibrating in 11 dimensions. Michio kaku january 18, 0 the new york times bestselling author of physics of the impossible, physics of the future and hyperspace tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe. Michio kaku explains why he believes in an intelligent creator and describes god as a mathematician and cosmic. What is michio kakus reputation among his colleagues in the world of theoretical physics. Michio kaku surveyed researchers in fields like medicine, nanotechnology and astronautics to determine what advances may occur by 2100. What follows is a full executive summary of michio kakus the future of the mind.
Michio kaku, guest editor, is a professor of physics at the city university of new york, cofounder of the field of string theory, and a bestselling author. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio science program and has. A lot of the books are available by this author and almost all of them are having a very good name in their respective fields. Michio kaku uses great examples to help the reader understand hyprspace complex physics of parallel universes, time warps, the tenth dimension and more in hyperspace. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international. 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. Already thoroughly familiar to the seasoned science fiction fan, hyperspace is that realm which enables a spaceship captain to take his ship on a physicsdefying shortcut or wormhole to the outer shores of the galaxy in less time. Jul 21, 2014 michio kaku has an extraordinary mind.
Kaku physicsccny is the author with jennifer trainer of beyond einstein 1987 and of several popular volumes on advanced physics. He has published several books and hosts television specials and a weekly radio program. Michio kaku on the future of the mind david gregory, anchor. I always see him doing press for new discoveries in physics and of course all his appearances on the sciencediscoveryhistory channels. The theoretical physicist michio kaku claims to have developed a theory that might point to the existence of god. Beyond einstein takes readers on an exciting excursion into the discoveries that have led scientists to the brightest new prospect in theoretical physics today. See more ideas about quantum physics, science and physicist. Michio kaku is the cofounder of string field theory, and is one of the most widely recognized scientists in the world today. Mar 11, 2014 what follows is a full executive summary of michio kakus the future of the mind. The scientific quest to understand, enhance, and empower the mind part i. Im sure hes written several excellent papers, but i dont. It is believed the universe had a moment when it all began. Michio kaku is not only a writer but a futurist, as well as a science communicator as well. Michio kaku born january 24, 1947 is an american theoretical physicist, the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the city college of new york, a futurist, and a communicator and popularizer of science.
Kaku has written several books about physics and related topics, has made frequent appearances on radio, television, and. Michio kaku specializes in public outreach and explaining complicated physics concepts in terms people can understand and appreciate. Kaku does not dwell on the problem of emergence, but ph ysical. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning. By listing the significant scientific developments of the era he described the importance of these discoveries. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension new ed by kaku, michio isbn.
All of us have pondered such questions, but there was a time when scientists dismissed these notions as. Michio kaku explores how physicists may shrink the science of the big bang into an equation as small as einsteins emc2. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension by michio kaku. The first booklength exploration of the most exciting development in modern physics, the theory of 10dimensional space. My first foray into michio kakus world having just listened to brian greens the elegant universe and his case for string theory and mtheory, the bold theoretical attempts to integrate einsteins generalspecial relativity with quantum physics while also incorporating gravity, my occasional urge to understand the macro and micro principles of the universe, from quarks to blackholes, multiple.
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. He has written several books about physics and related topics. The theory of hyperspace, which michio kaku pioneered, may be the leading candidate for the theory of everything that einstein spent the. It focuses on kaku s studies of higher dimensions referred to as hyperspace. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time. Download physics of the impossible pdf by michio kaku published on 11th march 2008. Michio kaku explains dimensional hyperspace youtube. His books include hyperspace, visions and beyond einstein. However, michio believes the universe is not alone. It loves nothing better than occupying itself untangling the mathematics of subatomic strings vibrating in 11. Physics of the impossible pdf by michio kaku bookspdf4free. This study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of physics of the impossible.
I watched a few of michio kakus videos from the series big talk on youtube, such as alien brains and will mankind destroy itself. Your allaccess pass to an extra meet the press conversation. I am a theoretical physicist, bestselling author, renowned futurist, and popularizer of science. Click on document physics of the impossible by michio kaku. Michio kaku is the cofounder of string field theory and is the author of international bestselling books such as hyperspace, visions, and beyond einstein. The heart of the book is kakus fascinating description of the seeming paradoxes of the kaluzaklein. From harvard to super strings, kaku has an amazing story of how he came to change the world of physics and revolutionize scientific education. My first foray into michio kaku s world having just listened to brian greens the elegant universe and his case for string theory and mtheory, the bold theoretical attempts to integrate einsteins generalspecial relativity with quantum physics while also incorporating gravity, my occasional urge to understand the macro and micro principles of the universe, from quarks to blackholes, multiple. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension by michio kaku are there other dimensions beyond our own. In other words, a star is a nuclear furnace, burning hydrogen fuel and creating nuclear ash in the form of waste helium.
Michio kaku was born in san jose, california in january 1947. It is one of michio kaku s more challenging works and a background in maths or physics especially at degree level would be extremely helpful in coming to grips with the complex theories in this book. Mar 16, 2011 michio kaku surveyed researchers in fields like medicine, nanotechnology and astronautics to determine what advances may occur by 2100. February 22, 2014 physicist michio kaku studies what were once only philosophical questions about the human mind.
A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the 10th dimension 1994, isbn 0192861891 is a book by michio kaku, a theoretical physicist from the city college of new york. Kaku has become the laymans connection to theoretical physics as of late. As cofounder of string field theory, i try to carry on einsteins quest to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into a single grand unified theory of everything. His recent books include the new york times best sellers, physics of the impossible 2008, physics of the future 2011, and the future of the mind 2014. In physics of the impossible 2008, renowned physicist michio kaku takes a mindbending look into how far away we really are from such fantastical notions as starships traveling faster than the speed of light or teleporting to different planets. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Original answer i have never met michio kaku as he was segueing out of active research from the time i started graduate school.
These fields, which govern the interaction of all subatomic particles, are now called yangmills fields. He has written 4 new york times best sellers, is the science. Forecasting the future by tapping into human consciousness. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension by michio kaku in djvu, fb3, txt download ebook. 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. Michio kaku history of a time to come internet archive. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the 10th dimens ion book online at best prices in india on. He is also the host of a weekly radio program on modern science. An internationally acclaimed physicist, he is the cofounder of string field theory. While he speaks in simple language, i totally disagree with a lot of his views and future predictions. Just how unrealistic is the technology we see in scifi novels and television shows. There are multiple universes, and many likely predate our own. Michio kaku on the multiverse, levels of consciousness, and. Feb 10, 20 a scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force field, physics, physics of the impossible michio kaku, star trek, teleportation, theoretical physics, time travel, high definition ebooks are the highest quality science ebooks available for free download in digital format.
Nov 29, 2011 michio kaku is an author and the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the city university of new york. Kaku says that on ly 10d superstring theory can explain what h appens before the big bang but of course valenkin and hawking and others have alternatives. Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist, the henry semat professor of theoretical physics in the city college of new york of city university of new york, a futurist, and a communicator and popularizer of science. 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. These universes are like bubbles in a huge bubble bath which michio kaku explains is an 11dimensional hyperspace. The theory of hyperspace, which michio kaku pioneered, may be the leading candidate for the theory of everything that einstein spent the remaining years of his life searching for. Michio kaku is one of the leading pioneers in superstring theory and has been at the forefront of this revolution in modern physics. Michio kaku is the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the graduate center of the city university of new york. This week on press pass, were taking a deep dive into the human brain with a theoretical physicist renowned for pushing the boundaries of science, dr. Michio kaku is currently considered a single author. Michio kaku on the multiverse, levels of consciousness. Parallel universes and the deep laws of the cosmos brian greene. I do not know of any transformational papers hes written.
He is an internationally recognized authority in two areas. The way that michio kaku establish the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as an age of discovery in choreographers of matter, life, and intelligence is. The recurring theme of the book is that all four forces of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist, best known as one of the founders of string field theory. Michio kaku is the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the city college of new york. What is michio kaku s reputation among his colleagues in the world of theoretical physics. Summer school in highenergy physics and cosmology, 0101110. In fact, some say that the only thing that quantum theory has going for it is that it is unquestionably correct. Review of hyperspace by michio kaku 359p 1994 michael starks. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension.
Michio kaku is one of recent historys greatest minds. Michio kaku is one of the most widely recognized figures in science in the world today. In countless star trek episodes this is the first order that captain kirk barks out to the. Here, he offers a popular explanation of how the mathematics of higher dimensions underlies modern physical theories, notably the superstring hypothesis of how the universe is put together. Michio kaku is an author and the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the city university of new york. With hyperspace, he has produced a book for general readers which conveys the vitality of the field and the excitement as scientists grapple with the meaning of space and time. Coauthored by one of the leading pioneers in superstrings, michio kaku, and completely revised and updated with the newest groundbreaking research, the book approaches scientific epub questions with the excitement of a detective story, offering a fascinating look at the new science that may make the impossible possible. The information has created a great stir in the scientific community because kaku is considered one of the most important scientists of our times, one of the creators and developers of the revolutionary string theory which is highly. He is a professor of theoretical physics in the city college of new york and cuny graduate center. 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. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension kindle edition by kaku, michio, okeefe, robert.