Overview

A burning plasma in which at least 50 percent of the energy to drive the fusion reaction is generated internally is an essential step to reach the goal of fusion power generation. The Burning Plasma Assessment Committee was formed to provide advice on this decision. This book talks about this issue.

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Board on Physics and Astronomy ,  Plasma Science Committee
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780309090827

ISBN 10:   0309090822
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   01 May 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Next Steps for the Fusion Science Program; 4 2 Scientific and Technological Value and Interest in a Burning Plasma; 5 3 Readiness for Undertaking a Burning Plasma Experiment; 6 4 Program Structure and Balance; 7 Appendix A: Charge to the Burning Plasma Assessment Committee; 8 Appendix B: Committee Meeting Agendas; 9 Appendix C: Proposed Burning Plasma Experiments; 10 Appendix D: Fusion Community Recommendations; 11 Appendix E: Committee's Interim Report; 12 Appendix F: Fusion Reactor Concepts; 13 Appendix G: Biographies of Committee Member; 14 Glossary

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