Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy by Jeffrey P Freidberg

Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy by Jeffrey P Freidberg

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 of the hardback: 'The book achieves [its] goal remarkably well … The most modern and thorough introductory textbook on plasma physics for fusion research that I have seen, providing rigorous mathematical descriptions for most of the conceptsI highly recommend it.' T. J. Dolan, Fusion Science and Technology

Jeffrey P. Freidberg is a Professor and previous Head of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Department at MIT. He is also an Associate Director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, which is the main fusion research laboratory at MIT.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780521733175
ISBN 10	0521733170
Title	Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy
Author	Jeffrey P Freidberg
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2008-07-10
Number of pages	690
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.