Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy: 0

Description

There has been an increase in interest worldwide in fusion research over the last decade and a half due to the recognition that a large number of new, environmentally attractive, sustainable energy sources will be needed to meet ever increasing demand for electrical energy. Based on a series of course notes from graduate courses 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. A large number of problems accumulated over two decades of teaching are included to aid understanding. Review: complete - There has been quite a few books published on this topic recently. CUP themselves have put out quite a few. I think this one stands out as the one for engineers, because it addresses plasma physics of course, but also engineering issues for building machines. It's not easy reading because the topic is hard, but the author does a good job of explaining things. I would recommend this book as point of entry in the topic for students of engineering or practising engineers needing an entry into the field. Review: Stellar text - Really brings the subject matter together