Current Trends in International Fusion Research
Author: Roger Raman
Publisher: NRC Research Press
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 0660198908
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Author: Roger Raman
Publisher: NRC Research Press
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13: 0660198908
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: E. Panarella
Publisher: NRC Research Press
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 514
ISBN-13: 9780660175225
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProceedings of a symposium held to identify, review, and assess the benefits, uncertainties, & potentialities of the conventional, alternative, & exploratory approaches to fusion energy production, and to assess industrial spin-offs & other applications. Topics of the compiled papers include: a new course for fusion research, magnetic confinement, inertial confinement, other confinement, plasma physics, numerical simulation, nuclear processes, fusion burn control, plasma diagnostics, and plasma stability. Includes subject index.
Author: National Research Council Canada
Publisher: NRC Research Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 648
ISBN-13: 9780660184807
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: E. Panarella
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 592
ISBN-13: 1461558670
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Roger Raman
Publisher: NRC Research Press
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 396
ISBN-13: 0660198274
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Emilio Panarella
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 550
ISBN-13: 9780660197081
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe objective of this series of Symposia is to assess the benefits, applications, and spin-offs of nuclear fusion research, including both conventional and alternative approaches. The Symposia have been organized in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and endorsed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Naval Research Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratory. This proceedings contains all the review papers presented at the meeting, held in Washington, DC, USA, on 12 - 16 March 2001, as well as the report from the Panel of Distinguished S.
Author: Behram N. Kursunogammalu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-06-29
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 148991546X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDeveloped from the Global Foundation's International Conference on Environment and Nuclear Energy, held in October 1997, this volume examines the impact of nuclear energy on regional and global environmental issues under a variety of scenarios. These include competition in deregulated energy environments, constraints levied upon use of fossil energy, and possible expansion of nuclear power into energy sectors beyond the generation of electricity, process heat, and fuels production. It also assesses the overall role of nuclear energy in meeting future energy needs arising from growing world populations and economic development.
Author: B. Raneesh
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2018-01-03
Total Pages: 469
ISBN-13: 1771884541
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this new book, an interdisciplinary and international team of experts provides an exploration of the emerging plasma science that is poised to make the plasma technology a reality in the manufacturing sector. The research presented here will stimulate new ideas, methods, and applications in the field of plasma science and nanotechnology. Plasma technology applications are being developed that could impact the global market for power, electronics, mineral, and other fuel commodities. Currently, plasma science is described as a revolutionary discipline in terms of its possible impact on industrial applications. It offers potential solutions to many problems using emerging techniques. In this book the authors provide a broad overview of recent trends in field plasma science and nanotechnology. Divided into several parts, Plasma and Fusion Science: From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications explores some basic plasma applications and research, space and atmospheric plasma, nuclear fusion, and laser plasma and industrial applications of plasma. A wide variety of cutting-edge topics are covered, including: • basic plasma physics • computer modeling for plasma • exotic plasma (including dusty plasma) • industrial plasma applications • laser plasma • nuclear fusion technology • plasma diagnostics • plasma processing • pulsed power • space astrophysical plasma • plasma and nanotechnology Pointing to current and possible future developments in plasma science and technology, the diverse research presented here will be valuable for researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and others involved in the revolutionary field of plasma and fusion science.
Author: Roger Raman
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9781680152487
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Mark Stenhoff
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2005-12-16
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 0306470926
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