Michio Kaku The God Equation : The Quest for a Theory of Everything Paperback Book

A majestic story David Bodanis, Financial Times From the international bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible and Physics of the FutureThis is the story of a quest to find a Theory of Everything. Einstein dedicated his life to seeking this elusive Holy Grail, a single, revolutionary god equation which would tie all the forces in the universe together, yet never found it. Some of the greatest minds in physics took up the search, from Stephen Hawking to Brian Greene. None have yet succeeded. In The God Equation, renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku takes the reader on a mindbending ride through the twists and turns of this epic journey a mystery that has fascinated him for most of his life. He guides us through the key debates in modern physics, from Newtons law of gravity via relativity and quantum mechanics to the latest developments in string theory. It is a tale of dazzling breakthroughs and crushing dead ends, illuminated by Kakus clarity, storytelling flair and infectious enthusiasm. The object of the quest is now within sight we are closer than ever to achieving the most ambitious undertaking in the history of science. If successful, the Theory of Everything could simultaneously unlock the deepest mysteries of space and time, and fulfil that most ancient and basic of human desires to understand the meaning of our lives. | Michio Kaku The God Equation : The Quest for a Theory of Everything Paperback Book