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Author McCracken, G. M.

Title Fusion : the energy of the universe / Garry McCracken and Peter Stott.

Publication Info. Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, [2005]
©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xx, 186 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Complementary science series
Complementary science series.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-180) and index.
Contents What is nuclear fusion? -- Energy from mass -- Fusion in the sun and stars -- Man-made fusion -- Magnetic confinement -- The hydrogen bomb -- Inertial confinement -- False trails -- Tokamaks -- From T3 to ITER -- Fusion power plants -- Why we need fusion energy.
Summary An engaging look at nuclear fusion, from its initial discovery to today's attempts to create nuclear power.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Nuclear fusion.
Nuclear fusion.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Stott, P. E. (Peter E.)
Other Form: Print version: McCracken, G.M. Fusion. Burlington, MA : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2005 012481851X 9780124818514 (DLC) 2004011926 (OCoLC)55474295
ISBN 9780080492711 (electronic book)
0080492711 (electronic book)
9780124818514
012481851X