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Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel,New
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A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossiblefrom death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaksrevealing to what extent such technologies might be achievable decades or millennia into the future.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, the renowned physicist Michio Kaku explores to what extent the technologies and devices of science fiction that are deemed equally impossible today might well become commonplace in the future.From teleportation to telekinesis, Kaku uses the world of science fiction to explore the fundamentalsand the limitsof the laws of physics as we know them today. He ranks the impossible technologies by categoriesClass I, II, and III, depending on when they might be achieved, within the next century, millennia, or perhaps never. In a compelling and thoughtprovoking narrative, he explains: How the science of optics and electromagnetism may one day enable us to bend light around an object, like a stream flowing around a boulder, making the object invisible to observers downstream How ramjet rockets, laser sails, antimatter engines, and nanorockets may one day take us to the nearby stars How telepathy and psychokinesis, once considered pseudoscience, may one day be possible using advances in MRI, computers, superconductivity, and nanotechnology Why a time machine is apparently consistent with the known laws of quantum physics, although it would take an unbelievably advanced civilization to actually build oneKaku uses his discussion of each technology as a jumpingoff point to explain the science behind it. An extraordinary scientific adventure, Physics of the Impossible takes readers on an unforgettable, mesmerizing journey into the world of science that both enlightens and entertains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Physics of the Impossible'? A: 'Physics of the Impossible' explores the science behind technologies that seem impossible today, such as phasers, force fields, and time travel, discussing their potential feasibility in the future.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michio Kaku, a renowned physicist known for his work in theoretical physics and popular science writing.
- Q: When was 'Physics of the Impossible' published? A: 'Physics of the Impossible' was published on March 11, 2008.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format, which provides durability for frequent use.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Physics of the Impossible' contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What are the categories of impossible technologies discussed in the book? A: Kaku categorizes impossible technologies into Class I, II, and III based on their potential realization within the next century, millennia, or perhaps never.
- Q: Does the book include real scientific theories? A: Yes, the book explains the underlying scientific principles related to each technology, using examples from physics and advancements in technology.
- Q: Is 'Physics of the Impossible' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style that engages general readers while providing scientific insights.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the limits of physics, the potential of future technologies, and the intersection of science fiction and scientific reality.
- Q: Is there any discussion of time travel in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a discussion on time travel and how it may align with the known laws of quantum physics.