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How did Albert Einstein come up with
the theories that changed the way we look
at the world? By thinking in pictures.
Michio Kaku -- leading theoretical
physicist (a cofounder of string theory)
and best-selling science storyteller --
shows how Einstein used seemingly simple
images to lead a revolution in science.
Thinking about a man falling led to the
general theory of relativity -- giving us
black holes and the Big Bang. Einstein's
failure to come up with a theory that
would unify relativity and quantum
mechanics stemmed from his lacking an apt
image. Even in failure, however,
Einstein's late insights have led to new
avenues of research as well as to the
revitalization of the quest for a "Theory
of Everything." With originality and
expertise, Kaku uncovers the surprising
beauty that lies at the heart of
Einstein's cosmos.
Parallel
Universes, Time Warps, A Ten-Dimensional
Universe, and the Quest for a Unified
Theory of the Cosmos
Hyperspace: A scientific odyssey
through parallel universes, time warps,
and the 10th dimension
Michio Kaku, a professor of theoretical
physics at CCNY, is the cofounder of
string field theory, an exciting new
development which may give us the key to
the many riddles surrounding the origin,
development, and nature of the physical
universe. His proposal is, of course,
speculative; but, then, that's what makes
empirical science exciting. The theory of
relativity and the theories of quantum
mechanics, when first proposed, were
considered "radical." So are the ideas of
parallel universes, time warps, and
universes of ten dimensions (or more!).
Professor Kaku, who does a magnificent job
of translating the complicated ideas of
the new physics into layman's language,
has written a number of books which should
appeal to those who like to ponder the
"what ifs" of life. I have read the three
books listed below and I have also heard
Kaku speak about his ideas. All I can say
is "Wow!" I highly recommend the three
books below. Good reading!
---J.Dolhenty
A GREAT
BOOK!
MATTER
The Quantum
Revolution LIFE
The Biomolecular
Revolution THE
MIND
The Computer
Revolution
In
Visions,
Michio Kaku explores how these three
pillars of the twentieth century will
dramatically revolutionize the science of
tomorrow, as we move from discovering the
basic forces of nature to becoming
choreographers of nature. Fascinating!
Visions: How science will
revolutionize the 21st century
