Plasma Physics and Controlled Thermonuclear Reactions Driven Fusion Energy /

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Author / Creator:	Zohuri, Bahman, author
Imprint:	Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2016] ©2016
Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 142 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Subject:	Plasma (Ionized gases) Controlled fusion. Electromagnetic theory. Controlled fusion. Electromagnetic theory. Plasma (Ionized gases) Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11269362

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ISBN:	9783319473109 3319473107 9783319473093 3319473093
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 27, 2017).
Summary:	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.
Other form:	Print version: Zohuri, Bahman. Plasma Physics and Controlled Thermonuclear Reactions Driven Fusion Energy. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2016] 9783319473093
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-47310-9

Table of 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.

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