God's Equation: The Search for a Theory of Everything (Portuguese Edition)

The God Equation, written by renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku, has been listed among the top ten best science books of 2021 by Smithsonian Magazine. This epic narrative chronicles the greatest quest in science – the Holy Grail of physics capable of explaining the creation of the universe.

In The God Equation, American physicist Michio Kaku takes us through the history of physics, introducing the scientists who dedicated themselves to answering the questions that have helped unveil various mysteries of the universe. These include how planets orbit the Sun, how the Moon orbits the Earth generating the phases we observe, the composition of galaxies, the Earth's magnetic fields that protect us from solar winds while creating the beautiful aurora borealis, and the processes that make the stars we see every night shine. Kaku demonstrates how each of these questions has laid the foundation for numerous technological advancements.

However, some questions remain unanswered: How did the universe exactly come into existence? Is there only one universe, or are we one among 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 potentially harness energy from gravitational fields, as observed around black holes; travel efficiently through the cosmos, perhaps even to escape events related to the future destruction of Earth, such as the death of the Sun or an energetic collapse; discover cures for certain diseases; and venture further into the universe (or universes).

Whether the Theory of Everything will indeed enable all of this remains to be seen, as the scientists who have been pursuing it, from Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking and Brian Greene, continue their research. Michio Kaku, himself one of the physicists seeking the so-called 'God Equation', has summarized these efforts in a simple, easy, and direct manner.

Roberta Duarte, an astrophysicist from the University of São Paulo, says, "Kaku's ability to take ideas that defy comprehension and unravel them with immense clarity is what makes this a must-read." Discover Magazine echoes this sentiment, praising Kaku's "eloquent recapitulation of the structure of our universe, highlighting the contributions of scientific giants and those who continue the search for the Theory of Everything." Booklist notes that "as Kaku examines this tantalizing theory, he outlines its promises, its problems, and the almost inconceivable array 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." The Wall Street Journal commends Kaku for "explaining the conceptual breakthroughs, dead ends, and unanswered questions in the search for the Theory of Everything, presenting innovative ideas in theoretical physics and preparing readers for the discoveries to come."

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