The epic story of science's greatest quest—the Holy Grail of physics that can explain the creation of the universe—written by renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku, The God Equation was named one of Smithsonian Magazine's top ten science books of 2021.
In The God Equation , American physicist Michio Kaku introduces us, through the history of physics, to the scientists who dedicated themselves to asking the questions that helped unravel various mysteries of the universe: how planets orbit the Sun, how the Moon orbits Earth, generating the phases we know, how galaxies are composed, how Earth's magnetic fields protect us from solar winds while also forming the beautiful aurora borealis, or even how the stars we see every night shine. And he demonstrates how each of these questions has been the basis for numerous technological advances.
The question is, some of them remain unanswered: How exactly did the universe come into being? Is there only one universe, or are we one of many? What happens inside a black hole? Why are we here?
The key to solving these and other questions may lie in the Theory of Everything, which could lead to incredible technological developments: we could extract energy from the gravitational field, as happens around black holes; travel efficiently through the cosmos, perhaps to escape events related to the future destruction of planet Earth, such as the death of the Sun, or an energy collapse; discover cures for certain diseases; explore the universe (or universes).
Whether the Theory of Everything will allow all this to happen, we will only know when the scientists who have been studying it, from Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking and Brian Greene, conclude their research, which has been summarized here in a simple, easy and direct way by Michio Kaku, himself one of the physicists searching for the so-called 'God Equation'.”
- Roberta Duarte, Astrophysicist at USP
“Kaku's ability to take ideas that defy comprehension and unpack them with remarkable clarity is what makes this a must-read.” - Discover Magazine
"Kaku eloquently recaps the structure of our universe, highlighting the contributions of scientific giants and those continuing the search for the Theory of Everything. Examining this tantalizing theory, Kaku outlines its promises, its problems, and the staggering, almost inconceivable range of possibilities it presents. This book captures the fantastic and mysterious beauty of the universe, the planet, and ourselves, and will intrigue anyone who reflects on our existence." - Booklist
“Michio Kaku explains in a simple and straightforward way the conceptual breakthroughs, dead ends, and unanswered questions in the quest for the Theory of Everything, presenting groundbreaking ideas in theoretical physics and preparing readers for the discoveries to come.” - The Wall Street Journal
