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Physics of the Impossible

A Scientific Exploration of the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation and Time Travel
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Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku explores the realm of science fiction and its potential to become scientific reality. The author delves into various futuristic concepts, such as invisibility, teleportation, and time travel, examining how these ideas might one day be achieved based on current scientific understanding and advancements.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the limits of scientific possibility and enjoy exploring mind-bending concepts like time travel and invisibility. Michio Kaku breaks down complex theories into engaging and accessible explanations, making it perfect for both science enthusiasts and curious readers.

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Physics of the Impossible

Shows how our far-fetched ideas today - from Star Trek's phasers and teleportation to time travel as envisioned by Back to the Future - are destined to become tomorrow's reality. This book explains what's just around the corner, what we might have to wait a few millennia to get our hands on and how surprisingly little of it is truly impossible.

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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the realms of science fiction and cutting-edge research with Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku. This remarkable book delves into the fantastical ideas conceived in the imagination and explores their real-world feasibility. With his trademark clarity and engaging style, Kaku guides readers through the frontiers of scientific understanding, illustrating how concepts that were once deemed impossible are steadily becoming part of our future reality.

Throughout human history, advancements once thought to be in the domain of magic and fantasy - such as fax machines, skyscrapers made of glass, gas-powered vehicles, and global communication networks - have materialised against all odds. In Physics of the Impossible, an internationally bestselling author and theoretical physicist, Michio Kaku, breaks down the potential realities of seemingly impossible technologies. These include perpetual motion machines, force fields, invisibility cloaks, ray guns, anti-gravity, anti-matter propulsion, teleportation devices, telepathy, psychokinesis, robots and cyborgs, time travel, zero-point energy, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

Kaku deftly examines each of these concepts, applying rigorous scientific principles to determine their plausibility. He unveils how many of these ideas do not necessarily breach the laws of physics, thus opening the door to limitless possibilities. By demystifying complex theories and bringing them to life with vivid examples and analogies, Kaku offers readers a captivating look into what our future might hold.

Physics of the Impossible invites readers to ponder where the boundary between science fiction and scientific fact truly lies. With statements like "Anything that is not impossible, is mandatory," Kaku presents a lucid, entertaining, and enlightening narrative that challenges our understanding of what is achievable. This book not only contributes to scientific discourse but also inspires imagination and curiosity for both casual readers and seasoned scientists alike.

Join Michio Kaku on this exhilarating exploration of the impossible, and discover the fascinating potential of the future that awaits us all.

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Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku has been praised as a brilliant and provocative exploration of the boundaries of physics. Reviewers appreciate its engaging and freewheeling examination of exotic concepts in the field.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141030906

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Internationally acclaimed physicist Dr Michio Kaku holds the Henry Semat Chair in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York. He is also an international bestselling author, his books including Hyperspace and Parallel Worlds, and a distinguished writer, having featured in Time, the Wall Street Journal, the Sunday Times and the New Scientist to name but a few. Dr Kaku also hosts his own radio show, 'Science Fantastic', and recently presented the BBC's popular series 'Time'.

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