Prospects and technical problems of nuclear fusion

Stressing the Tokamak principle both the prospects and technical problems of using controlled nuclear fusion for power generation are dealt with. The physical fundamentals of plasma generation from light nuclei are discussed including the possibilities of confining and producing fusion plasma as well as principles and geometries of plasma containment. Finally, development stages of fusion reactor designing and advantages of such reactors in comparison to nuclear fission reactors, e.g., breeder reactors, are estimated