Characterizing hyperspace as the area where mathematics, physics
and science fiction intercept, Pickover takes us on a fascinating
journey into the mind-stretching realms of higher dimensions, where
a whole new concept of intelligence and perception are required.
Utilizing a quite amazing breadth of knowledge, Pickover links
space-time wormholes, random walks and all of SF literature in his
speculations on the higher dimensions. But the book remains
accessible, never bogged down with mathematical equations, it's
always buoyant with a remarkable panoply of ideas. For anyone
attempting to grasp spatial dimensions beyond the known three, this
remarkable document (weaving a science-fiction tale throughout its
hardcore data) is unmissable. (Kirkus UK)
This book explains hyperspace and multidimensional geometries in an effort to help readers to manipulate, visualize, and think about the higher spatial dimensions that all serious physical theories since relativity have required. This book alternates sections explaining the science with a fictional story line that exemplifies, comments on, and helps to clarify the science. The book also features a number of appendices, including annotated guides to the literature and to relevant science fiction, further commentary on the mathematics of hyperspace, questions and puzzles, and source code for modeling hyperspace. The book has the goal to explain the science of hyperspace accurately, but it is light and playful in its approach.
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