Beyond Einstein (book)

Beyond Einstein: The Cosmic Quest for the Theory of the Universe is a book by Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist from the City College of New York, and Jennifer Trainer Thompson.^[1] It focuses on the development of superstring theory, which might become the unified field theory of the strong force, the weak force, electromagnetism and gravity. The book was initially published on February 1, 1987, by Bantam Books.^[2]

Beyond Einstein: The Cosmic Quest for the Theory of the Universe

Paperback edition
Author	Michio Kaku, Jennifer Trainer
Language	English
Genre	Popular science
Publisher	Bantam Books
Publication date	February 1, 1987
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print
Pages	225 pp.
ISBN	978-0553343496
Followed by	Hyperspace (book)

Overview

Beyond Einstein tries to explain the basics of superstring theory. Michio Kaku analyzes the history of theoretical physics and the struggle to formulate a unified field theory. He posits that the superstring theory might be the only theory that can unite quantum mechanics and general relativity in one theory.