Waterstones Hyperspace
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Brand: Waterstones
Description: Already thoroughly familiar to the seasoned science fiction fan, hyperspace is that realm which enables a spaceship captain to take his ship on a physics-defying shortcut (or wormhole) to the outer shores of the Galaxy in less time than it takes a 747 to fly from New York to Tokyo. But might such notions be more than science fiction? Some physicists suggest a 10-dimensional hyperspace may actually exist, albeit at a scale almost too small to comprehend, smaller even than a quark; and that in spite of its tiny size, it may be the basis on which all the forces of nature will be united. Michio Kaku's classic book describes the development of ideas about multidimensional space. In recent years, some theoretical physicists -the author among them - have argued that the Universe exists not merely in the four spacetime dimensions (3 of space + one of time) with which Einstein made us familiar, but rather as a ten-dimensional hyperspace. Once the domain of the science fiction writer or the occultist, hyperspace may, according to superstring theorists, be the way to unify the fundamental forces of nature - Einstein's unfulfilled dream of a theory of everything. Michio Kaku takes the reader on a ride through hyperspace to the edge of physics. On the way he gives crystal clear explanations of such formidable mathematical concepts as non-Euclidean geometry, Kaluza-Klein Theory, and Supergravity, the everyday tools of the string theorist. Utilizing fascinating and often hilarious anecdotes from history, art, and science fiction, Kaku shows us that writers and artists - in addition to scientists - have been fascinated by multidimensional space for over a century. Finally, Kaku proposes that the ability to master hyperspace may be our only salvation from destruction at the end of spacetime. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think. Waterstones Hyperspace - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9780198785033
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ISBN: 9780198785033
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Author: Chris
Rating: 5
Review: Written in 1994, this book is over 330 pages long. It is one of Michio Kaku's more challenging works and a background in Maths or Physics (especially at degree level) would be extremely helpful in coming to grips with the complex theories in this book. Thankfully, Kaku has included numerous diagrams to help the reader grasp the difficult concepts whithin the book. Although personally I felt the book needed more mathematical equations to help illustrate and explain the theories. The topics covered include: String Theory, supergravity, GUT, Kaluza-Klein theory, the four elementary Forces, General Relativity, Special Relativity, space-time, black holes, wormholes, hyperspace, Quantum Mechanics, quantum gravity, parallel universes, time machines, Maxwell's EM equations, Euclidean geomtery, Riemann geometry and tensors. He also ponders the development of Type I-III civilizations, the fate of Humanity / our Sun / our galaxy and the Universe itself. He also explores the Big Bang and the moment in time before this momentus event. He also delves into the worlds of 2 dimensions, 4 dimesnions, 5 dimensions and ten dimensions. This book is enjoyable to read, although somewhat complex to grasp at times.
Author: R. Coltman
Rating: 1
Review: The book is excellent, I thoroughly recommend it. The problem is with the deliverer. I ordered this book on 19 December via Amazon Prime for delivery on 20 December. We reorganized our day to ensure we would be in. At approximately 12 noon I saw a man running down our drive and push a card through the letterbox to say the parcel was with a neighbour. I quickly opened the door and challenged him to make the delivery. Embarrassed he called to another man for the parcel who instantly handed it to him. They had made no effort to make the delivery, preferring to just post a card saying it was at a neighbour, which it was not. We could not have missed him if he had tried to make the delivery, we were waiting for it. Our doorbell is in perfect working order. Furthermore the parcel fitted easily through our letterbox, clearly no effort had been made!! I suggest these two people be fired immediately.
