Physics of the Impossible
A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel
by Michio Kaku
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Physics of the Impossible
One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. In Physics of the Impossible, renowned City University of New York physicist Michio Kaku explores to what extent technologies and devices deemed equally impossible today might become commonplace in the future. From teleportation to the routine use of force-fields, Kaku uses the world of science fiction to explore the fundamentals—and the limits—of the laws of physics as we know them today. He explains how: • The science of optics, electromagnetism, and light may be able to be used to simulate invisibility. • Enhancing the sensitivity of MRI devices may eventually enable scientists to read minds. • Magnetic fields, superconductors and nanotechnologies may eventually enable us to levitate an elavator in outer space and more. A fascinating blend of science and speculation, Physics of the Impossible reveals the technologies that might be achievable decades or centuries in the future.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Doubleday Broadway Bks/Div Random House ( March 11, 2008 )
Item #: 98-1798
ISBN: 9780385520690
Product Dimensions: 6.125 x 9.25 x 0.0 inches
Product Weight: 21.0 ounces
Our Future World
February 01, 2009
Michio Kaku makes it possible for the layman to understand complicated theoretical physics written in a voice that is full of wonder and joy for the field.
Reviewer: Jeffrey W
Great writing
November 19, 2008
The book was very easy to understand
Reviewer: Justin N
Science fiction with a twisted truth
October 27, 2008
I gave this book four stars because some of it's content just seemed too unbelievable for me. Especially the chapter on time travel. But over all this book was superbly written. It twisted a hint of truth with science fiction.
Reviewer: Jonathan B
Wonderful Book
September 29, 2008
This is a wonderful book. It is a very easy read. It covers really cool/weird concepts and puts it in terms everyone can understand.
If you want a fun and interesting book, read this
Reviewer: Tim K
VERY ENLIGHTENING
July 18, 2008
If you want an idea of the current frontiers of physics, this would be a good source. Well written with clear descriptions of some rather difficult concepts.
Reviewer: Mark W
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