Nuclear fusion
Description
Nuclear fusion can be relied on to solve the global energy crisis if the process of limiting the heat produced by the fusion reaction (Plasma) is successful. Currently scientists are progressively working on this aspect whereas there are two methods to limit the heat produced by fusion reaction, the two methods are auto-restriction using laser beam and magnetic restriction through the use of magnetic fields and research is carried out to improve these two methods. It is expected that at the end of this century the nuclear fusion energy will play a vital role in overcoming the global energy crisis and for these reasons, acquiring energy through the use of nuclear fusion reactors is one of the most urge nt demands of all mankind at this time. The conclusion given is that the source of fuel for energy production is readily available and inexpensive ( hydrogen atoms) and whole process is free of risks and hazards, especially to general health and the environment . Nuclear fusion importance lies in the fact that energy produced by the process is estimated to be about four to five times the energy produced by nuclear fission. (author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Atom and Development
- Journal Volume
- 25
- Journal Issue
- 4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 17-24
- ISSN
- 0330-7123
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA)
- Country of Input or Organization
- Arab Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA)
- INIS RN
- 45004753
- Subject category
- S08: HYDROGEN;
- Descriptors DEI
- EVALUATION; HEAT PRODUCTION; HYDROGEN FUELS; MAGNETIC FIELDS; TOKAMAK DEVICES; TRITIUM
- Descriptors DEC
- ALTERNATIVE FUELS; BETA DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; BETA-MINUS DECAY RADIOISOTOPES; CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; CONVERSION; ENERGY CONVERSION; FUELS; HYDROGEN ISOTOPES; ISOTOPES; LIGHT NUCLEI; NUCLEI; ODD-EVEN NUCLEI; RADIOISOTOPES; SYNTHETIC FUELS; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES; YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES
Optional Information
- Notes
- 5 refs.