The universe in a nutshell is a 2001 book about theoretical physics by stephen hawking. Michio kaku explores how physicists may shrink the science of the big bang into an equation as small as einsteins emc2. Michio kaku explores how physicists may shrink the science of the big bang into an equation as. 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. These universes are like bubbles in a huge bubble bath which michio kaku explains is an 11dimensional hyperspace. Michio kaku explains the physics behind absolutely everything. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Find books like the universe in a nutshell from the worlds largest community of readers.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of michio kaku books online. I saw this question before, had typed micho kaku is an idiot in the box, then deleted it and moved on. Expert in science fiction, futurist, bestselling author, acclaimed onair personality, and popularizer of theoretical physics. Kaku has written several books about physics and related topics, has made frequent appearances on radio, television, and.
Starting with newtons discovery of gravity and development of core concepts that physicists still use, kaku traces the ongoing quest to tackle albert einsteins great unfinished project. A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension, and physics of the impossible. Finally, he brings us beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, to the possibility of immortality, showing us how humans may someday be able to leave our bodies entirely and laser port to new havens in space. Jun 24, 2014 michio kaku, an american theoretical physicist and professor at city university of new york, talks about universe in a nutshell. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning and host of the radio programs science fantastic and. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio science program and has. Mar 09, 2014 for kaku, the brain is a computer made of meat, and understanding the mind is just a really, really hard engineering problem.
The cofounder of field string theory explains why the universe. What if we could find one single equation that explains every force in the universe. Now, in a major publishing event, hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the major breakthroughs that have occurred in the years since the release of his acclaimed first book. A scientific exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel, and more on. May 18, 2004 this isnt a michio kaku book, but, i also recommmend that you check out the story of light by ben bova. 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. In an interview with local media, dr kaku elaborated on his vision of mankinds future.
There are multiple universes, and many likely predate our own. Stephen hawking, sciences first real rock star, may be the leastread bestselling author in historyits no secret that many people who own a brief history of time have never finished it. Michio kaku is the cofounder of string field theory, and is one of the most widely recognized scientists in the world. The fundamental laws are already known, and kaku tells us. Apr 11, 2009 discover book depositorys huge selection of michio kaku books online. The cosmic quest for the theory of the universe by michio kaku, jennifer trainer thompson online at alibris. For kaku, the brain is a computer made of meat, and understanding the mind is just a really, really hard engineering problem.
Michio kaku is the henry semat professor of theoretical physics at the graduate center of the city university of new york. The universe in a nutshell by michio kaku transcript. In fact, michio kakus sytle reminds me just a bit like carl sagan in that he tries. The universe in a nutshell by stephen hawking, hardcover. Discount prices on books by michio kaku, including titles like the future of humanity. Feb 26, 2017 michio kaku is a theoretical physist at city university of new york,he is an imaginative person, his books even after being about complex sciences are very easy to understand, they are written in a layman sort of language maybe coz he is japane. Kaku has starred in science programming for television including series for discovery, science channel, bbc, abc, and history channel. The fundamental laws are already known, and kaku tells us well soon. Michio kaku is a theoretical physist at city university of new york,he is an imaginative person, his books even after being about complex sciences are very easy to understand, they are written in a layman sort of language maybe coz he is japane. Im a professor of theoretical physics at the city university of new york and i specialize in something called string theory. In the universe in a nutshell, the lecture embedded above, kaku tells of the origins of modern physics, breaks down how it has clarified to humanity so many of the mechanisms of existence, and reminds us of both the countless technological advances it has already made possible and the infinitude of them it will in the future.
Cosmology books, explaining the probable origins and possible futures of. Kaku considers climate change and terrorism as serious threats in mans evolution from a type 0 civilization to type 1. The universe in a nutshell is essential reading for all of us who want to understand the universe in which we live. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012. He has written several books about physics and related topics of science.
Kaku has a real gift for this kind of popular science. Dec 31, 2017 the universe in a nutshell michio kaku. A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel is just the right book at the right time. The principia is sir isaac newtons discovery of gravity, the relationship between the. Michio kaku books list of books by author michio kaku. His books for the general reader include my brief history, the classic a brief history of time, the essay collection black holes and baby universes, the universe in a nutshell, and, with leonard mlodinow, a briefer history of time and the grand design. Michio kaku is a professor of physics at the city university of new york, cofounder of string field theory, and the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including beyond einstein, the future of the mind, hyperspace, physics of the future, and physics of the impossible. But according to city university of new yorks michio kaku, its physics all the way down. Hawkings the universe in a nutshell aims to remedy the situation, with a plethora of friendly illustrations to help readers grok some of the most brainbending ideas ever conceived. The science of alternative universes and our future in the cosmos by michio kaku 432pp, allen lane. Its turtles all the way down, a possibly apocryphal old lady once said as a way of fully explaining her concept of the world supported on the back of a giant tortoise. Science healthmedicine natureanimals techinternet science social.
Michio kaku has 36 books on goodreads with 366129 ratings. 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. Goodreads members who liked the universe in a nutshell also lik. He shares this highly educated assumption with, presumably, everyone in his field of theoretical physics, and if youve got 42 minutes. Our universe is doomed, says professor michio kaku. Stephen hawkings phenomenal, multimillioncopy bestseller, a brief history of time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. In fact, michio kaku s sytle reminds me just a bit like carl sagan in that he tries to make scientifically difficult topic easy to understand. Beyond his numerous new york times bestselling books, he has also been a featured. Like its companion volume, a brief history of time, it conveys the excitement felt within the scientific community as the secrets of the cosmos reveal themselves.
Books by michio kaku all formats audiobooks kindle books hardcover paperback sort by. 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. Similarly, if one traced the expansion of the universe back in time, one would find that the matter of the universe didnt all emerge from a point of infinite density. Michio kaku is an american theoretical physicist at the city college of new york, bestselling author, a futurist, and a communicator and popularizer of science. The universe in a nutshell full presentation big think duration. He is a professor of theoretical physics in the city college of new york and cuny graduate center. While there, he talked at length to select members of that countrys decision makers.
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. At the end of the day, when youre looking through michio kakus eyes, the future looks bright indeed. Michio kaku explains the development of the modern scientific perspective starting with what he calls the greatest breakthrough in thinking that has occured for man and that would be sir isaac newtons principia. See all books authored by michio kaku, including hyperspace. Having now read 2 or 3 books from michio kaku, i must say i am becoming a fan. Michio kakus most popular book is physics of the impossible. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning. 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. Some people ask me the universe in a nutshell by michio kaku transcript read. It is believed the universe had a moment when it all began. 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.
It is generally considered a sequel and was created to update the public concerning developments since the multimillioncopy bestseller a brief history of time published in 1988. Michio kaku is the cofounder of string field theory, and is one of the most widely recognized scientists in the world today. Books by michio kaku author of physics of the impossible. Michio kaku, an american theoretical physicist and professor at city university of new york, talks about universe in a nutshell. 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. The physics of everything michio kaku, henry semat professor of theoretical physics at cuny what if we could find one single equation that explains every force in the universe. And have recently become more and more interested in it as i have seen the tv appearances of dr. The physics of everything michio kaku, henry semat professor of theoretical physics at cuny. Short description of book in physics of the future, michio kaku physics of the impossible gives us a stunning, provocative, and exhilarating vision of the coming century based on interviews with over three hundred of the worlds top scientists who are already inventing the future in their labs. However, michio believes the universe is not alone. His light style helps you to grasp complex theories and subjects.
Such a point of infinite density was called a singularity and would be a beginning or an end of time. Michio kaku, arguably one of the smartest people alive, has. Terraforming mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond 28feb2018. Well, i was wondering, which one of his books will teach you a lot of notsoadvanced stuff about physics.
Physics of the future by michio kaku pdf book download. Michio kaku, arguably one of the smartest people alive. He is the science correspondent for cbs this morning and host of the radio programs science fantastic and exploration. 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. Check the top of the subreddit for a request thread search by topic. Michio kaku explains the universe in a nutshell dr. Michio kakus future of the mind the new york times. Michio kaku s most popular book is physics of the impossible. There are a few failed attempts at explaining crucial concepts, but overall the book is lucid and logically structured.
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