Assessment of the prospects for inertial fusion energy
National research council
Assessment of the prospects for inertial fusion energy - Washington : NAP, 2013. - xvi, 229p. : col. ill.
Appendixes A-J 173-229p.
he potential for using fusion energy to produce commercial electric power was first explored in the 1950s. Harnessing fusion energy offers the prospect of a nearly carbon-free energy source with a virtually unlimited supply of fuel. Unlike nuclear fission plants, appropriately designed fusion power plants would not produce the large amounts of high-level nuclear waste that requires long-term disposal. Due to these prospects, many nations have initiated research and development (R&D) programs aimed at developing fusion as an energy source. Two R&D approaches are being explored: magnetic fusion energy (MFE) and inertial fusion energy (IFE).
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Assessment of the prospects for inertial fusion energy - Washington : NAP, 2013. - xvi, 229p. : col. ill.
Appendixes A-J 173-229p.
he potential for using fusion energy to produce commercial electric power was first explored in the 1950s. Harnessing fusion energy offers the prospect of a nearly carbon-free energy source with a virtually unlimited supply of fuel. Unlike nuclear fission plants, appropriately designed fusion power plants would not produce the large amounts of high-level nuclear waste that requires long-term disposal. Due to these prospects, many nations have initiated research and development (R&D) programs aimed at developing fusion as an energy source. Two R&D approaches are being explored: magnetic fusion energy (MFE) and inertial fusion energy (IFE).
9780309270816
Textbook
Chamber technology
General conclusions
Statement of task