Fusion: The Energy of the Universe

Fusion: The Energy of the Universe, 2e is an essential reference providing basic principles of fusion energy from its history to the issues and realities progressing from the present day energy crisis. The book provides detailed developments and applications for researchers entering the field of fusion energy research. This second edition includes the latest results from the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory at Livermore, CA, and the progress on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) tokamak programme at Caderache, France.

Comprehensive coverage— basic principles, detailed developments and practical applicationsWide accessibility, but with sufficient detail to keep the technical reader engagedDetails the initial discovery of nuclear fusion, current attempts to create nuclear fusion here on earth and today's concern over future energy supplyColor illustrations and examplesIncludes technical notes for aspiring physicists

1. What is Nuclear fusion? 2. Energy from Mass 3. Fusion in the Sun and Stars 4. Man-Made Fusion 5. Magnetic Confinement 6. The Hydrogen Bomb 7. Inertial Confinement Fusion 8. False Trails 9. Tokamaks 10. From T3 to ITER 11. ITER 12. Large Inertial Confinement Systems 13. Fusion Power Plants 14. Why We Will Need Fusion Energy