false 56785979 2196654 1168341 0385520697 9780385520690 144 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181589313m/1168341.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181589313s/1168341.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1168341.Physics_of_the_Impossible_A_Scientific_Exploration_of_the_World_of_Phasers_Force_Fields_Teleportation_and_Time_Travel 3.93 483 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 technologies and devices deemed equally impossible today might become commonplace in the future.

From teleportation to the routine use of force fields, Kaku uses the world of science fiction to explore the fundamentals—and the limits—of the laws of physics as we know them today. He explains how:

·The science of optics, electromagnetism, and light may be able to be used to simulate invisibility
·Enhancing the sensitivity of MRI devices may someday allow us to read minds
·Magnetic fields, superconductors, and nanotechnologies may eventually enable scientists to levitate an elevator in outer space

An extraordinary scientific adventure, PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE takes readers on a journey into the world of science that both enlightens and entertains.

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Just finished and I enjoyed it. One thing that stood out is that Dr. Kaku treated the subject matter seriously. The book touches on wacky topics like phasers, teleportation, ...more...]]>