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Fusion: The Energy of the Universe
By
Garry M. McCracken
Publisher
Academic Press; 1 edition (February 14, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 012481851X
ISBN-13: 978-0124818514
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
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Fusion: The Energy of the Universe
By
Garry M. McCracken
Publisher
Academic Press; 1 edition (February 14, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 012481851X
ISBN-13: 978-0124818514
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
Book Description
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
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
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - What Is Nuclear Fusion
Chapter 2 - Energy from Mass
Chapter 3 - Fusion in the Sun and Stars
Chapter 4 - Man-Made Fusion
Chapter 5 - Magnetic Confinement
Chapter 6 - The Hydrogen Bomb
Chapter 7 - Inertial-Confinement Fusion
Chapter 8 - False Trails
Chapter 9 - Tokamaks
Chapter 10 - From T3 to ITER
Chapter 11 - Fusion Power Plants
Chapter 12 - Why We Need Fusion Energy
Epilogue
Units
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
Chapter 1 - What Is Nuclear Fusion
Chapter 2 - Energy from Mass
Chapter 3 - Fusion in the Sun and Stars
Chapter 4 - Man-Made Fusion
Chapter 5 - Magnetic Confinement
Chapter 6 - The Hydrogen Bomb
Chapter 7 - Inertial-Confinement Fusion
Chapter 8 - False Trails
Chapter 9 - Tokamaks
Chapter 10 - From T3 to ITER
Chapter 11 - Fusion Power Plants
Chapter 12 - Why We Need Fusion Energy
Epilogue
Units
Glossary
Further Reading
Index