Fusion
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Fusion

The Energy of the Universe

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Fusion

The Energy of the Universe

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Unraveling the role of fusion in the universe has taken almost a century since Einstein's proof of the equivalence of energy and matter in 1905. The discovery that fusion reactions are responsible for the building of the light elements in the "Big Bang" and the subsequent development of the heavier elements in the stars and in exploding supernovae is one of the field's most exciting successes. In this engaging book, McCracken and Stott reexamine these discoveries in astrophysics and discuss the possibility that fusion reactions are not only our sun's source of power, but may also be induced for our use on earth.* Details the initial discovery of nuclear fusion, all related research, and today's concern over future energy supply* Examines current attempts to create nuclear fusion here on earth* Enhanced with color illustrations and examples* Provides a non-technical treatment of fusion using straightforward language* Includes technical notes for aspiring physicists

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2005
ISBN
9780080492711
Topic
Ciencias físicas
Subtopic
Física nuclear

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Chapter 1: What Is Nuclear Fusion?
  8. Chapter 2: Energy from Mass
  9. Chapter 3: Fusion in the Sun and Stars
  10. Chapter 4: Man-Made Fusion
  11. Chapter 5: Magnetic Confinement
  12. Chapter 6: The Hydrogen Bomb
  13. Chapter 7: Inertial-Confinement Fusion
  14. Chapter 8: False Trails
  15. Chapter 9: Tokamaks
  16. Chapter 10: From T3 to ITER
  17. Chapter 11: Fusion Power Plants
  18. Chapter 12: Why We Need Fusion Energy
  19. Epilogue
  20. Units
  21. Glossary
  22. Further Reading
  23. Index