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.

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...

Table of Contents:

• Technology Issues
• Pulsed and Water-Cooled Magnets
• Superconducting Magnets
• Plasma Heating and Current Drive
• First Wall, Blanket, and Shield
• Control Systems.-Materials Issues
• Vacuum Systems
• Cryogenic Systems
• Plasma Diagnostic Systems
• Safety and Environment
• Power Plant Designs
• Fusion-Fission Hybrids. .