Beyond Time and Space: A Scientific Journey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension

Author: (USA) Michio Kaku
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: Some of the most important yet challenging ideas in contemporary physics are often difficult for the public to understand due to their complexity in being vividly and simply explained. Undaunted by the difficulty, the author of this book presents the origins and development of one of the frontiers of modern physics—the theory of superspace—in a highly engaging manner to the readers. The book is divided into four parts, comprising 15 chapters, which respectively discuss the early history of superspace, how the theory of superspace may lead to Einstein's long-sought-after "Holy Grail of Physics"—the theory of unified field, explore the theoretical possibility of traversing spacetime through superspace, and discuss when the potential power of superspace theory can be practically utilized. Such a comprehensive yet accessible presentation of this theory has not been seen in any previous book. Some of the most important yet challenging ideas in contemporary physics are often difficult for the public to understand due to their complexity in being vividly and simply explained. Undaunted by the difficulty, the author of this book presents the origins and development of one of the frontiers of modern physics—the theory of superspace—in a highly engaging manner to the readers. The book is divided into four parts, comprising 15 chapters, which respectively discuss the early history of superspace, how the theory of superspace may lead to Einstein's long-sought-after "Holy Grail of Physics"—the theory of unified field, explore the theoretical possibility of traversing spacetime through superspace, and discuss when the potential power of superspace theory can be practically utilized. Such a comprehensive yet accessible presentation of this theory has not been seen in any previous book.