New Releases by Michio Kaku

Em Revolução quântica, o autor best-seller Michio Kaku, de A equação de Deus, nos guia por uma emocionante jornada pela próxima grande conquista da humanidade: a computação quântica. Uma tecnologia pode potencializar a inteligência artificial, resolver alguns dos maiores problemas da humanidade, como o aquecimento global, a fome e as doenças incuráveis, e iluminar os mistérios mais obscuros da ciência. A era da computação clássica pode estar chegando ao fim. Mas uma nova fronteira se abre: a da computação quântica. Michio Kaku, um dos maiores divulgadores científicos da atualidade, nos apresenta os desafios e as promessas dessa próxima grande conquista tecnológica da humanidade, na qual computadores movidos pelas leis do mundo subatômico podem revolucionar tudo o que conhecemos sobre o processamento de informações. Em Revolução quântica, somos guiados por um universo de qubits, superposição e emaranhamento que explica de forma clara e envolvente o poder exponencial que a computação quântica promete desbloquear. De fertilizantes baratos para alimentar a população mundial crescente, até reatores de fusão nuclear que conseguem gerar energia limpa, segura e renovável, além de medicamentos para doenças ainda incuráveis – como Alzheimer, ELA e Parkinson –, a conquista da supremacia quântica vem impulsionando uma corrida global por inovação, abrindo portas para descobertas e avanços sem precedentes. Este livro, essencial para os nossos dias, não só explica a ciência por trás da supremacia quântica como também explora suas implicações éticas, econômicas e sociais. Quem liderará essa nova era computacional? Quais serão os riscos e os ganhos para o futuro? Será que estamos preparados para lidar com o poder ilimitado do mundo quântico e sua capacidade de remodelar nossa realidade? Revolução quântica, escrita com a clareza e o entusiasmo característicos de Michio Kaku, é uma obra indispensável para entender o futuro da computação e seu impacto na vida de todos nós. "A prosa lúcida e o processo de pensamento de Michio Kaku dão muito sentido a este momento de virada tecnológica." – The New York Times Book Review "Michio Kaku descreve e corrige com maestria equívocos comuns sobre a computação quântica." – Science "O entusiasmo de Michio Kaku é contagiante, e este último livro é um guia importante para uma parte crucial do futuro da tecnologia. Uma leitura informativa e divertida sobre a revolução da computação já em andamento." – Kirkus "Michio Kaku desperta a imaginação dos leitores interessados na relação entre computadores e mecânica quântica ao revelar uma visão de tirar o fôlego sobre as promessas, o poder e as possibilidades da computação quântica." – Booklist

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An exhilarating tour of humanity''s next great technological achievement—quantum computing—which may supercharge artificial intelligence, solve some of humanity''s biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, and eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. • “Expertly describes and rectifies common misconceptions about quantum computing." —Science "[Kaku''s] lucid prose and thought process make abundant sense of this technological turning point.” —The New York Times Book Review The runaway success of the microchip may finally be reaching its end. As shrinking transistors approach the size of atoms, the phenomenal growth of computational power inevitably collapses. But this change heralds the birth of a revolutionary new type of computer, one that calculates on atoms themselves. Quantum computers promise unprecedented gains in computing power, enabling advancements that could overturn every aspect of our daily lives. While the media has mainly focused on their startling potential to crack any known encryption method, the race is already on to exploit their incredible power to revolutionize industry. Automotive makers, medical researchers, and consulting firms are all betting on quantum computing to design more efficient vehicles, create life-saving new drugs, and streamline businesses. But this is only the beginning. Quantum computing could be used to decode the complex chemical processes needed to produce cheap fertilizers and unleash a second Green Revolution; create a super battery that will enable the Solar Age; or design nuclear fusion reactors to generate clean, safe, renewable energy. It may even unravel the fiendishly difficult protein folding that lies at the heart of as-yet-incurable diseases like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s. Already, quantum computers are being put to work to help solve the greatest mystery in science—the origin of the universe. There is no single problem humanity faces that might not be addressed by quantum computers. With his signature clarity and enthusiasm, Dr. Michio Kaku, who has spent his entire professional life working on the quantum theory, tells the thrilling story of this exciting scientific frontier and the race to claim humanity’s future.

Wir stehen vor einer technischen Revolution, welche die Welt verändern wird: die Entwicklung des Quantencomputers. Der Wettlauf um die neuen Möglichkeiten, die er bedeutet, ist bereits in vollem Gange: zwischen den USA, China und auch Deutschland. Wer hier die Nase vorn hat, ist auch bei den Revolutionen vorn dabei, die diese Rechner möglich machen – eine neue Energiewirtschaft durch revolutionäre Speichertechnologien, eine neue grüne Revolution unserer Landwirtschaft und Ernährung sowie neue medizinische Heil- und Impfverfahren durch das Berechnen genetischer und chemischer Strukturen, wie es noch nie möglich war. Allesamt gute Voraussetzungen, um auch die globale Erwärmung zu kontrollieren. Michio Kaku, Physiker und Futurologe von Weltrang, nimmt uns mit auf die mitreißende Reise in eine magisch wirkende Zukunft. Anschaulich erklärt er die physikalischen Grundlagen dieser Revolution und beschreibt die Entwicklungen der Gegenwart, auf denen sie beruhen. Ein Buch für alle, die wissen möchten, wie die Chancen stehen, einige der drängendsten Menschheitsprobleme zu lösen. «Michio Kaku scheut sich nicht, das scheinbar Unmögliche zu denken.» Deutschlandfunk Kultur

DE LA AUTORUL BESTSELLERULUI NEW YORK TIMES VIITORUL MINȚII UMANE CĂLĂTORII INTERSTELARE, TERRAFORMAREA PLANETEI MARTE, NEMURIREA ȘI VIITORUL NOSTRU DINCOLO DE PĂMÂNT „Cu o limpezime admirabilă, Michio Kaku prezintă formarea planetelor și istoria rachetelor, explicându-ne cum am putea coloniza nu doar Marte, ci și unii dintre sateliții giganților gazoși Jupiter și Saturn." — Steven Poole, The Wall Street Journal „O privire uimitoare asupra viitorului. Întotdeauna optimist și exuberant, Kaku oferă o serie fascinantă de scenarii în care oamenii, depășind obstacolele actuale, reușesc să călătorească în univers." — Kirkus Reviews Civilizația umană se află pe punctul de a se extinde dincolo de Pământ. Nu mai e doar o posibilitate, a devenit o necesitate: fie că vom fi forțați de schimbările climatice, de epuizarea resurselor sau de catastrofe viitoare care ne vor obliga să părăsim planeta, este sigur că, într-o bună zi, vom ajunge să locuim printre stele. În stilul său inconfundabil, fizicianul Michio Kaku explorează modul în care umanitatea ar putea dezvolta gradual o civilizație în spațiul cosmic, grație evoluțiilor spectaculoase din robotică, nanotehnologie și biotehnologie. „Kaku este un popularizator al științei experimentat și perspicace, reușind să stârnească interesul publicului larg pentru cele mai provocatoare aspecte ale subiectelor pe care le abordează. Viitorul omenirii conține o cantitate uriașă de speculații științifice, pe care Kaku le stăpânește și le organizează impecabil." — Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor De același autor, la Editura Trei au apărut Fizica imposibilului, Fizica viitorului, Lumi paralele și Viitorul minții umane.

„Dacă există cineva care să poată descâlci matematica și fizica ezoterice ale teoriei corzilor, acela este Kaku. Și exact asta și face în această cărticică minunată: explică în termeni simpli și clari progresele conceptuale, fundăturile și întrebările rămase fără răspuns în căutarea unei mari teorii unificate a tuturor lucrurilor." – Wallstreet Journal

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic story of the greatest quest in all of science—the holy grail of physics that would explain the creation of the universe—from renowned theoretical physicist and author of The Future of the Mind and The Future of Humanity. When Newton discovered the law of gravity, he unified the rules governing the heavens and the Earth. Since then, physicists have been placing new forces into ever-grander theories. But perhaps the ultimate challenge is achieving a monumental synthesis of the two remaining theories—relativity and the quantum theory. This would be the crowning achievement of science, a profound merging of all the forces of nature into one beautiful, magnificent equation to unlock the deepest mysteries in science: What happened before the Big Bang? What lies on the other side of a black hole? Are there other universes and dimensions? Is time travel possible? Why are we here? Kaku also explains the intense controversy swirling around this theory, with Nobel laureates taking opposite sides on this vital question. It is a captivating, gripping story; what’s at stake is nothing less than our conception of the universe. Written with Kaku’s trademark enthusiasm and clarity, this epic and engaging journey is the story of The God Equation.

Albert Einstein mitikus figurája – szélborzolt hajával, zokni nélkül, pipával a szájában – révén minden idők egyik legnagyobb és legszeretettebb tudósaként marad meg emlékezetünkben. Elméletei oly mélyek és sokatmondók, hogy évtizedekkel ezelőtt tett kijelentései és jóslatai – még a tévedésnek bizonyulók is – a mai napig visszaköszönnek a tudományban és az újságok hasábjain. Ám munkája („olvasni Isten elméjében”) gyakran félreértett, vagy nem teljesen tiszta nemcsak a mindennapi ember, hanem a tudóstársadalom számára is. Einstein vallotta, hogy ha egy új elmélet nem egy gyermekek számára is jól érthető, konkrét képből indul ki, akkor valószínűleg semmit sem ér. Éppen ezért Michio Kaku, korunk elismert elméleti fizikusa, frissen és újszerűen mutatja be Einstein úttörő munkáját. Egyszerű, jól körülírható képeket használva kiindulópontnak mindennél pontosabban vázolja fel máig ható örökségét.

Una nueva teoría sobre la conciencia y el futuro de los estudios de nuestra mente. Un relato riguroso y fascinante basado en los últimos avances e investigaciones en neurociencia y física. Algún día podríamos llegar a tener una «pastilla inteligente» que incremente nuestro conocimiento, podríamos cargar nuestro cerebro en un ordenador, mandar nuestros pensamientos y nuestras emociones de un lugar a otro del mundo a través de un «internet de la mente», controlar ordenadores y robots con el pensamiento, y tal vez rebasar los límites de la inmortalidad. En esta extraordinaria exploración de los límites de la neurociencia, Michio Kaku plantea cuestiones que desafiarán a los científicos del futuro, ofrece una nueva perspectiva de las enfermedades mentales y la inteligencia artificial, y presenta un nuevo modo de pensar en la mente. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Michio Kaku, the New York Times bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible and Physics of the Future tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe: the human brain. The Future of the Mind brings a topic that once belonged solely to the province of science fiction into a startling new reality. This scientific tour de force unveils the astonishing research being done in top laboratories around the world—all based on the latest advancements in neuroscience and physics—including recent experiments in telepathy, mind control, avatars, telekinesis, and recording memories and dreams. The Future of the Mind is an extraordinary, mind-boggling exploration of the frontiers of neuroscience. Dr. Kaku looks toward the day when we may achieve the ability to upload the human brain to a computer, neuron for neuron; project thoughts and emotions around the world on a brain-net; take a “smart pill” to enhance cognition; send our consciousness across the universe; and push the very limits of immortality.

Unser Dasein auf diesem Planeten kann nicht ewig währen. Ein paar Tausend Jahre noch. Wenn''s gut läuft, einige Zehntausend, wenn''s schlecht läuft und der Mensch nachhilft, einige Hundert - und das gespaltene Atom, das pandemische Virus, die nächste Eiszeit, der Supervulkan im Yellowstone Park oder ein großer Komet löscht fast alles Leben aus; wie schon viermal geschehen auf unserer Erdkugel. Dies ist ein Szenarium, das Astrophysiker und Zukunftsforscher von Carl Sagan bis Michio Kaku umtreibt, nicht unrealistisch angesichts der Vielzahl von Gefahren. Es wird Zeit, sagt Kaku, die nächste Zivilisationsstufe zu erklimmen und den Aufbruch ins Weltall voranzubringen: gleichsam Weltraum-Archen zu planen und zu bauen. In diesem Buch erklärt Kaku, wie und wann es im Einzelnen gehen könnte: natürlich unter Einhaltung der herrschenden physikalischen Gesetze. Die ersten Schritte führen zum Mars. Um das Jahr 2030 will die NASA eine bemannte Mission zum Roten Planeten schicken, zehn Jahre vorher schon mit der Erkundung des Asteroidengürtels zwischen Mars und Jupiter anfangen. Diese Himmelskörper geologisch auszubeuten, könnte die nächsten Schritte finanzieren: Terraforming mit technischen Mitteln wie Quantencomputer, superharte Nano-Werkstoffe und sich selbst reproduzierende Schürf- und Arbeitsroboter. Bereits um das Jahr 2050, schätzt Kaku, könnten Mittel und Technik ausreichen, um schon einmal einen ständigen Außenposten auf dem Mars zu errichten. Vom umgeformten Mars aus geht es die Entwicklung dann weiter zu einer Stadt im Weltraum und zu Reisen in andere Sternensysteme. Kaku stellt das ganze Arsenal heute denkbarer Zukunftstechnologien auf die Probe: Weltraumaufzüge, Meteoritenabwehr, lasergetriebene Minisonden nach Alpha Centauri, die ein Fünftel der Lichtgeschwindigkeit erreichen könnten (wie Stephen Hawking sie propagiert), Raumschiffe mit Antimaterie-Antrieb (gleich dem Atom nicht unheikel), das Produzieren von Wurmlöchern via negativer Energie mithilfe des "Casimir-Effekts" oder - in ganz, ganz ferner Zukunft - mit Planck-Energie. Theoretisch ist das meiste davon möglich. Und Kaku entfaltet vor unseren Augen ein ebenso unterhaltsames wie kenntnisreiches Breitwand-Panorama künftiger technischer (und biologischer) Wunder, die uns den Weg ins Weltall ebnen können. Der Zeitrahmen geht dabei weit über die 100 Jahre von "Die Physik der Zukunft" hinaus: Was ist denkbar in rund 100, 1.000, 10.000 Jahren und, im Ausblick, noch sehr viel später? Auch hier passt, was die New York Times Book Review über den Vorgänger schrieb: "Was für ein wunderbares Abenteuer ist dies, der Versuch, das Undenkbare zu denken!"

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The national bestselling author of The God Equation traverses the frontiers of astrophysics, artificial intelligence, and technology to offer a stunning vision of man''s future in space, from settling Mars to traveling to distant galaxies. “Amazing … Kaku is in smooth perfect control of it the entire time.” —The Christian Science Monitor We are entering a new Golden Age of space exploration. With irrepressible enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the cutting-edge research in space travel, world-renowned physicist and futurist Dr. Michio Kaku presents a compelling vision of how humanity may develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals the developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology that may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars and beyond. He then journeys out of our solar system and discusses how new technologies such as nanoships, laser sails, and fusion rockets may actually make interstellar travel a possibility. We travel beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, as Kaku investigates some of the hottest topics in science today, including warp drive, wormholes, hyperspace, parallel universes, and the multiverse. Ultimately, he shows us how humans may someday achieve a form of immortality and be able to leave our bodies entirely, laser porting to new havens in space.

O investigație științifică pentru înțelegerea și îmbunătățirea capacității minții Viitorul minții umane aduce un subiect rezervat cândva exclusiv domeniului science-fiction într-o realitate nouă și surprinzătoare. Acest tur de forță științific dezvăluie cercetările uimitoare care se efectuează în laboratoarele de top din lumea întreagă – toate bazându-se pe ultimele descoperiri din neuroștiință și fizică – incluzând experimente recente în telepatie, controlul minții, telechinezie și înregistrarea amintirilor și a visurilor. Lectura acestei cărți este o aventură uimitoare nu doar pentru fanii SF, ci și pentru pasionații de fizică, medicină, neuroștiință, care vor descoperi aici vastele posibilități ale creierului uman. „Kaku are darul de a explica idei incredibil de complexe într-un limbaj pe care-l poate înțelege și un cititor neavizat." - San Francisco Chronicle

Faire surgir de la matière à partir du néant, créer des formes de vie inédites, exploiter l’énergie des étoiles : quelles percées scientifiques nous attendent d’ici à 2100 ? En quoi vont-elles révolutionner notre quotidien ? Pour le savoir, suivez Michio Kaku, spécialiste mondial de la théorie des cordes, et entreprenez un voyage dans le temps ! Découvrez une vision stupéfiante de notre futur, fondée non sur des spéculations, mais bien sur des technologies qui existent déjà à titre expérimental dans une poignée de laboratoires. Loin d’une compilation hasardeuse, ce livre est le fruit d’une colossale enquête auprès de 300 chercheurs de haut vol, afin de délimiter les frontières de la connaissance dans les domaines de l’intelligence artificielle, de la médecine, des nanotechnologies, du spatial, etc. Fantastique conteur, Michio Kaku met en scène les dernières avancées de la science pour mieux nous surprendre, nous émerveiller – voire nous faire peur – par ses intuitions géniales, toutes compatibles avec les lois de la physique... actuellement connues !

¿Hasta qué punto los ingenios de la ciencia ficción que hoy consideramos imposibles pueden ser habituales en el futuro? Teletransporte, máquinas del tiempo, campos de fuerza y naves intergalácticas:¿materia de ciencia ficción o tecnologías potencialmente disponibles en el futuro? Inspirado por los mundos fantásticos de H.G. Wells, Star Trek o La guerra de las galaxias, el prestigioso físico teórico y divulgador Michio Kaku lanza una mirada inteligente, seria y a menudo sorprendente a lo que nuestra actual comprensión de las leyes del universo nos permite vislumbrar en el futuro. Un fascinante viaje por mundos hasta ahora solo soñados por la ciencia ficción, que ofrece nuevos retos a las próximas generaciones de científicos capaces de desafiar las imposibilidades de nuestro tiempo. Reseñas: Física de lo imposible trata de explicar por qué algunas visiones del futuro podrían llegar a realizarse mientras que otras probablemente permanecerán más allá de los límites de lo posible [...] La ciencia ficción explora a menudo estas cuestiones; la ciencia en cambio permanece callada en este punto. El trabajo de Kaku ayuda a llenar un vacío. The Economist Aquello que muchos consideran un vuelo de la imaginación se está materializando gracias a recientes descubrimientos científicos, que van desde tímidos progresos en teletransporte hasta la creación de pequeñas cantidades de antimateria y transmisiones más rápidas que la velocidad de la luz. Kaku demuestra que en los maravillosos mundos de la ciencia las cosas imposibles suceden a diario. Publishers Weekly Pocos físicos teóricos se plantearían explorar algunas de estas posibles imposibilidades, y hay que felicitar a Kaku por hacerlo. Es un excelente estímulo intelectual. Los Angeles Times ENGLISH DESCRIPTION NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Compelling....Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip" The New York Times Book Review The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe: the human brain. For the first time in history, the secrets of the living brain are being revealed by a battery of high tech brain scans devised by physicists. Now what was once solely the province of science fiction has become a startling reality. Recording memories, telepathy, videotaping our dreams, mind control, avatars, and telekinesis are not only possible; they already exist. THE FUTURE OF THE MIND gives us an authoritative and compelling look at the astonishing research being done in top laboratories around the world—all based on the latest advancements in neuroscience and physics. One day we might have a "smart pill" that can enhance our cognition; be able to upload our brain to a computer, neuron for neuron; send thoughts and emotions around the world on a "brain-net"; control computers and robots with our mind; push the very limits of immortality; and perhaps even send our consciousness across the universe. Dr. Kaku takes us on a grand tour of what the future might hold, giving us not only a solid sense of how the brain functions but also how these technologies will change our daily lives. He even presents a radically new way to think about "consciousness" and applies it to provide fresh insight into mental illness, artificial intelligence and alien consciousness. With Dr. Kaku''s deep understanding of modern science and keen eye for future developments, THE FUTURE OF THE MIND is a scientific tour de force--an extraordinary, mind-boggling exploration of the frontiers of neuroscience.

Reissued in new covers, this is the run-away bestseller from one of the world''s leading theoretical physicists. Are there other dimensions beyond our own? Is time travel possible? Michio Kaku takes us on a tour of the most exciting work in modern physics, including research into the 10th dimension, time warps, and multiple universes, to outline what may be the leading candidate for the Theory of Everything.

La science d''avant-garde à travers des interviews passionnantes journalistes, docteurs et physiciens théoriciens L''homme, de son ADN à son mental, de l’approche écologique des systèmes vivants à la théorie Matrix de Icke en passant par l’expérience quantique. Quoi de plus attrayant que d’aborder les remises en cause de la physique classique par le biais du contact direct avec les grands innovateurs qui vont marquer la recherche scientifique ? Quoi de plus intéressant que d’entrer au coeur des comportements humains face aux bouleversements des valeurs sociales et de l’environnement en écoutant ceux qui les observent et réagissent en s’investissant dans la protection de la biosphère, la désintoxication de l’organisme ou l’optimisation de la conscience de l’individu ? Toutes nationalités, qualifications et aptitudes confondues, ces précurseurs scrutent la personne (de son ADN à son mental) ou l’Univers (des trous noirs au multivers). Ce sont des témoignages détaillés, qui par moments prennent la forme de reportages et mettent le lecteur en condition d’entamer de véritables chantiers de réflexions pour se positionner en acteur conscient. « Qu’est-ce qui pousse l’homme à ce besoin de savoir, à cet appel contagieux ò théoriser sur les origines de l’univers ? Ne serait-ce pas l’éspoir de réussir à codifier la possibilité de s’offrir des existences multiples ? » « Il existe des forces invisibles qui modèlent notre existence. Là où notre biologie traditionnellement basée sur un concept newtonien et matérialiste affirme que les forces invisibles ne sont pas importantes, la mécanique quantique a établi qu’elle sont tout.» Fritjof Capra, Michio Kaku, Bruce Lipton, Deepak Chopra, Masaru Emoto, Lev Vaidman, Gregg Braden, David Icke Quand la passion pour les sciences transcende le processus de l’interview C’est immédiat. La première question posée donne le ton. La rigueur de la réponse, la volonté de faire la lumière sur des points-clés parfois abstrus, le désir d’embrasser des thèmes adjacents, tout annonce la qualité. Si bien qu’intervieweurs et interviewés se relaient avec aisance dans l’harmonie de leurs idées. De la théorie des systèmes vivants aux bonnes pratiques de la recherche scientifique, des vertus de l’eau aux cures naturelles de désintoxication de l’organisme humain, du système des croyances aux énergies archétypes, du champ quantique à l’hyperespace à onze dimensions et à l’univers métaphorisé de Icke, les discours séduisent, intriguent, convainquent, et la matière s’impose. Visitez le site Internet www.scienzaeconoscenza.it et retrouvez toutes les mises à jour.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The renowned theoretical physicist and national bestselling author of The God Equation tackles the most fascinating and complex object in the known universe: the human brain. “Compelling…Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip.” —The New York Times Book Review The Future of the Mind brings a topic that once belonged solely to the province of science fiction into a startling new reality. This scientific tour de force unveils the astonishing research being done in top laboratories around the world—all based on the latest advancements in neuroscience and physics—including recent experiments in telepathy, mind control, avatars, telekinesis, and recording memories and dreams. The Future of the Mind is an extraordinary, mind-boggling exploration of the frontiers of neuroscience. Dr. Kaku looks toward the day when we may achieve the ability to upload the human brain to a computer, neuron for neuron; project thoughts and emotions around the world on a brain-net; take a “smart pill” to enhance cognition; send our consciousness across the universe; and push the very limits of immortality.

Cosa c''è oltre la stella più lontana? Come si è creato l''Universo? Cosa è accaduto prima dell''inizio del tempo? Fino ad ora abbiamo discusso solo di universi che apparentemente "si comportavano bene" e che corrispondevano ai dati sperimentali, ma adesso potremmo finalmente essere vicini a dare delle risposte a queste domande. Abbiamo scoperto che l''Universo adotta meccanismi più sofisticati di quanto avevamo inizialmente pensato. Questo libro ci introduce alla più interessante prospettiva della moderna Fisica teorica: la teoria delle super-stringhe. Questa svolta rivoluzionaria potrebbe essere a pieno titolo il completamento del sogno di Albert Einstein di trovare una "teoria di ogni cosa", che vuole le leggi della Fisica unificate in un''unica equazione in grado di spiegare tutte le forze conosciute nell''Universo. Gli autori - una scrittrice specializzata in divulgazione scientifica e uno dei maggiori studiosi delle superstringhe - riescono a esporre anche i passaggi più complessi in uno stile narrativo limpido e avvincente. E anche se, rispetto al padre fondatore della relatività tutti ci sentiamo come nani seduti sulle spalle di un gigante, forse possiamo cominciare a guardare più lontano. Con Einstein, dunque, e oltre Einstein.

Superstrings - provocative, controversial, possibly untestable, but unarguably one of the most interesting and active areas of research in current physics. Called by some, "the theory of everything", superstrings may solve a problem which has eluded physicists for the past 50 years - the final unification of the two great theories of the twentieth century, general relativity and quantum field theory. Now, here is a course-tested comprehensive introductory graduate text on superstrings which stresses the most current areas of interest, not covered in other presentation, including: - string field theory - multi loops - Teichmueller spaces - conformal field theory - four-dimensional strings The book begins with a simple discussion of point particle theory, and uses the Feynman path integral technique to unify the presentation of superstrings. Prerequisites are an aquaintance with quantum mechanics and relativity. This second edition has been revised and updated throughout.

String theory continues to progress at an astonishing rate, and this book brings the reader up to date with the latest developments and the most active areas of research in the field. Building on the foundations laid in his Introduction to Superstrings and M Theory, Professor Kaku discusses such topics as the classification of conformal string theories, knot theory, the Yang-Baxter relation, quantum groups, and the insights into 11-dimensional strings recently obtained from M-theory. New chapters discuss such topics as Seiberg- Witten theory, M theory and duality., and D-branes. Several chapters review the fundamentals of string theory, making the presentation of the material self-contained while keeping overlap with the earlier book to a minimum. This book conveys the vitality of the current research and places readers at its forefront.

Following on the foundations laid in his earlier book "Introduction to Superstrings", Professor Kaku discusses such topics as the classification of conformal string theories, the non-polynomial closed string field theory, matrix models, and topological field theory. The presentation of the material is self-contained, and several chapters review material expounded in the earlier book. This book provides students with an understanding of the main areas of current progress in string theory, placing the reader at the forefront of current research.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The renowned theoretical physicist and national bestselling author of The God Equation details the developments in computer technology, artificial intelligence, medicine, space travel, and more, that are poised to happen over the next century. “Mind-bending…. [An] alternately fascinating and frightening book.” —San Francisco Chronicle Space elevators. Internet-enabled contact lenses. Cars that fly by floating on magnetic fields. This is the stuff of science fiction—it’s also daily life in the year 2100. Renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku considers how these inventions will affect the world economy, addressing the key questions: Who will have jobs? Which nations will prosper? Kaku interviews three hundred of the world’s top scientists—working in their labs on astonishing prototypes. He also takes into account the rigorous scientific principles that regulate how quickly, how safely, and how far technologies can advance. In Physics of the Future, Kaku forecasts a century of earthshaking advances in technology that could make even the last centuries’ leaps and bounds seem insignificant.

Wie die klügsten Köpfe der Welt unsere Zukunft sehen Wie werden wir leben - in 20, 60, 100 Jahren? Star-Physiker Michio Kaku hat weltweit 300 Forscher von Rang danach gefragt, wie es weitergeht: mit der physikalisch-technischen Entwicklung, aber auch mit unserer Zivilisation. Er entwirft in diesem Buch das farbige Bild einer vielversprechenden Zukunft, die in den Labors von Wissenschaft und Industrie heute schon begonnen hat.

" Sera-t-il possible un jour de traverser les murs ? de voyager plus vite que la lumière ? de lire dans les esprits des autres ? de devenir invisible ? de transporter des objets par la seule force de notre volonté ? Depuis mon enfance, j''ai été fasciné par ces questions. En grandissant, comme tant d''autres physiciens, j''ai été captivé par les idées de voyages dans le temps, de rayons de la mort, de champs de force, d''univers parallèles. La magie, le fantastique, la science-fiction offraient un gigantesque terrain de jeu à mon imagination. Ainsi commença mon histoire d''amour avec l''impossible. [...] Dans la brève durée de ma vie, j''ai vu bien des fois l''apparemment impossible devenir un fait scientifique établi. Est-il donc impossible de penser qu''un jour nous pourrons nous téléporter d''un lieu à un autre ? De tels prodiges seraient considérés comme impossibles par la plupart des physiciens aujourd''hui. Mais dans quelques siècles ? Ou quelques dizaines de millénaires, quand notre technologie aura progressé ? Ou dans un million d''années ? Pour le dire autrement, si nous rencontrions une civilisation un million d''années plus avancée que la nôtre, leur technologie ne nous semblerait-elle pas pure magie ? "