Frontiers in Fusion Research II Introduction to Modern Tokamak Physics /

• Main Authors: Kikuchi, Mitsuru (Author), Azumi, Masafumi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Subjects: Energy.; Nuclear energy.; Nuclear fusion.; Plasma (Ionized gases).; Nuclear engineering.; Nuclear Energy.; Nuclear Fusion.; Nuclear Engineering.; Plasma Physics.

This book reviews recent progress in our understanding of tokamak physics related to steady state operation, and addresses the scientific feasibility of a steady state tokamak fusion power system. It covers the physical principles behind continuous tokamak operation and details the challenges remain...