Plasma Physics and Controlled Thermonuclear Reactions Driven Fusion Energy / Bahman Zohuri.

Author
Zohuri, Bahman [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2016]
  • ©2016
Description
xiv, 142 pages : illustrations (some color)

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      Summary note
      This book covers the basic principles of both fusion and plasma physics, examining their combined application for driving controlled thermonuclear energy. The author begins by explaining the underlying scientific theory, and then goes on to explore the nuances of deployment within thermonuclear reactors. The potential for these technologies to help shape the new generation of clean energy is examined in-depth, encompassing perspectives both highlighting benefits, and warning of challenges associated with the nuclear fusion pathway. The associated computer code and numerical analysis are included in the book. No prior knowledge of plasma physics or fusion is required. Provides a basic scientific grounding in Plasma Physics, as well as in Fusion Demonstrates pathways whereby plasma-driven fusion may be superior to the current generation of fission-based reactors Examines fusion within the broader context of clean energy applications, discussing efficiency, costs and environmental impacts.
      Bibliographic references
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
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      Online version record.
      Contents
      • 1. Foundation of Electromagnetic Theory. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Vector Analysis. 1.2.1. Vector Algebra. 1.2.2. Vector Gradient. 1.2.3. Vector Integration. 1.2.4. Vector Divergence. 1.2.5. Vector Curl. 1.2.6. Vector Differential Operator. 1.3. Further Developments. 1.4. Electrostatics. 1.4.1. Coulomb's Law. 1.4.2. The Electric Field. 1.4.3. Gauss's Law. 1.5. Solution of Electrostatic Problems. 1.5.1. Poisson's Equation. 1.5.2. Laplace's Equation. 1.6. Electrostatic Energy. 1.6.1. Potential Energy of a Group of Point Charges. 1.6.2. Electrostatic Energy of a Charge Distribution. 1.6.3. Forces and Torques. 1.7. Maxwell's Equations. 1.8. Debye Length. 1.9. Physics of Plasmas. 1.10. Fluid Description of Plasma. 1.11. MHD
      • 2. Principles of Plasma Physics. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Barrier Penetration. 2.3. Calculation of Coulomb Barrier. 2.4. Thermonuclear Fusion Reactions. 2.5. Rates of Thermonuclear Reactions. 2.6. Thermonuclear Fusion Reactions. 2.7. Critical Ignition Temperature for Fusion. 2.8. Controlled Thermonuclear Ideal Ignition Temperature. 2.9. Bremsstrahlung Radiation. 2.10. Bremsstrahlung Plasma Radiation Losses. 2.11. Bremsstrahlung Emission Rate. 2.12. Additional Radiation Losses 8. 2.13. Inverse Bremsstrahlung in Controlled Thermonuclear ICF andMCF
      • 3. Confinement Systems for Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Magnetic Confinement. 3.2.1. Summary of the Guiding Center Drift. 3.3. How the Tokamak Reactors Works. 3.4. Intertial Confinement.
      ISBN
      • 9783319473093 ((print))
      • 3319473093 ((print))
      LCCN
      2016953668
      OCLC
      958460737
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