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Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel Review

Physics of the Impossible is my first Michio Kaku book, and even though I haven't quite finished it yet, I can certainly tell you that I will be buying another, and probably one after that. Kaku's writings are styled in a way that appeals to a general audience interested on the general topic of scientific fantasy and reality. I try to read half a chapter to a chapter every day, and every day my mind is blown by what is in this book. Part of me wants to be done with this book so that I can read Kaku's other books, while the other part wants this book to never end. Looking forward to his other works!

Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel Overview

A fascinating exploration of the science of the impossible—from death rays and force fields to invisibility cloaks—revealing 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 fundamentals—and the limits—of the laws of physics as we know them today. He ranks the impossible technologies by categories—Class I, II, and III, depending on when they might be achieved, within the next century, millennia, or perhaps never. In a compelling and thought-provoking 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 one
Kaku uses his discussion of each technology as a jumping-off 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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Customer Reviews

A scientist bent on selling popular junk for profit - JAC_the_Reader - Mission Hills, CA United States
As true lover or real science, I am disappointed the Mr Kaku has abandoned his senses and instead writes junk to make himself popular. while his books are selling, he is not providing real science to the the public which I find very lacking in knowledge of science.



Questioning the meaning of "impossible"... - Cody -
A uniquely mindblowing, fascinating, entertaining experience that will change how you view the cosmos and the future of mankind. Easily the greatest work of literature I have ever read.



"Impossible" Should Refer To The Claim That This is About Science - George F. Greenwald - Eugene, OR, USA
Trash!! In no uncertain terms. This would make good landfill if it were not an electronic copy.
The closest this book comes to "science" is that it is, at best, "science fiction." The author makes claims that the physical phenomenon of today which represent the impossible, may one day become possible. Unfortunately, the book is just random fantasizing often disregarding the fundamental laws of physics and thermodynamics.

Occasionally some facts appear in his writing, but the book is filled with such drivel as his claim that people will one day traverse the galaxy with carefree abandon.

If you are really hard up for something to read, do yourself a giant favor: Find some other author's fantasy series to read. Even Jules Verne was closer to the physics of the Universe than Michio Nanu.

It is unfortunate that drivel of this sort gets sold as a book on hard science.



Physics of the Impossible - datatech -
I have become very fascinated with the writing's of Professor Kaku. This book lets you imagination soar with possibilities for the future. A very good read for all ages!

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