Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy - Softcover

Freidberg, Jeffrey P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521733170 ISBN 13: 9780521733175

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Considering the worldwide increase of interest in fusion research over the last decade - the recognition that a large number of new, environmentally attractive, sustainable energy sources will be needed to meet ever-increasing demands for electrical energy, is obvious. This book serves up the latest interest in alternative energy. Based on a series of graduate course notes in plasma physics and fusion energy at MIT, the text begins with an overview of world energy needs, current methods of energy generation, and the potential role that fusion may play in the future. It covers energy issues such as the production of fusion power, power balance, the design of a simple fusion reactor, and the basic plasma physics issues faced by the developers of fusion power. This book is suitable for graduate students and researchers working in applied physics and nuclear engineering.

About this title

Book Description:

Based on a series of course notes from graduate courses in plasma physics and fusion energy at MIT, this book discusses the potential role that fusion may play in the future. It will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in applied physics and nuclear engineering.

About the Author:

Jeffrey P. Freidberg is a Professor and previous Head of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Department at MIT. He is also an Associate Director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, which is the main fusion research laboratory at MIT.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521733170
• ISBN 13: 9780521733175
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 690