Published 1977 | Version v1
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Introduction to controlled thermonuclear fusion

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Description

The following topics are covered in this book: (1) background theory, (2) relation of magnetic field curvature and magnetic field gradients, (3) controlled fusion reactors, (4) breakeven and ignition in fusion reactors, (5) size considerations for fusion reactors, (6) breakeven for laser fusion, (7) tokamaks, (8) random walk, (9) mirror machines, (10) linear and toroidal theta pinches, (11) laser pellet fusion, (12) relation of f/sub B/ to n tau and rho R, (13) plasma frequency and the brand X laser, and (14) sundry approaches to fusion

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Publishing Information

Publisher
D. C. Heath and Co.
Imprint Place
Lexington, MA
ISBN
0-669-99119-8
Imprint Pagination
200 p.

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
9415674
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
BREAKEVEN; ENERGY BALANCE; LASER IMPLOSIONS; LINEAR THETA PINCH DEVICES; MAGNETIC MIRRORS; SCALING LAWS; SIZE; THERMONUCLEAR IGNITION; THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS; TOKAMAK DEVICES; TOROIDAL THETA PINCH DEVICES
Descriptors DEC
CLOSED PLASMA DEVICES; IMPLOSIONS; LINEAR PINCH DEVICES; OPEN PLASMA DEVICES; PINCH DEVICES; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES; TOROIDAL PINCH DEVICES