Magnetic Fusion Technology

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Dolan, Thomas J. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Lecture Notes in Energy, 19
• Subjects: Energy.; Nuclear energy.; Nuclear physics.; Heavy ions.; Hadrons.; Nuclear fusion.; Plasma (Ionized gases).; Magnetism.; Magnetic materials.; Nuclear engineering.; Nuclear Energy.; Nuclear Engineering.; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials.; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.; Nuclear Fusion.; Plasma Physics.
• Physical Description: XXV, 801 p. 499 illus., 44 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9781447155560
• ISSN: 2195-1284 ;

Magnetic Fusion Technology describes the technologies that are required for successful development of nuclear fusion power plants using strong magnetic fields. These technologies include: • magnet systems, • plasma heating systems, • control systems, • energy conversion systems, • advanced materials development, • vacuum systems, • cryogenic systems, • plasma diagnostics, • safety systems, and • power plant design studies. Magnetic Fusion Technology will be useful to students and to specialists working in energy research.