{"product_id":"9783527414031","title":"Fusion Reactor Design: Plasma Physics, Fuel Cycle System, Operation and Maintenance","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFusion Reactor Design: Plasma Physics, Fuel Cycle System, Operation and Maintenance\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eOkazaki, Takashi\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFusion Reactor Design\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides a detailed overview of fusion reactor design, written by an international leader in the field \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuclear fusion—generating four times as much energy from the same mass of fuel as nuclear fission—is regarded by its proponents as a viable, eco-friendly alternative to gas-fired, coal-fired, and conventional power plants. Although the physics of nuclear fusion is essentially understood, the construction of prototype reactors currently presents significant technical challenges. \u003ci\u003eFusion Reactor Design: Plasma Physics, Fuel Cycle System, Operation and Maintenance\u003c\/i\u003e provides a systematic, reader-friendly introduction to the characteristics, components, and critical systems of fusion reactors.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the experimental Tokamak reactor, this up-to-date resource covers relevant plasma physics, necessary technology, analysis methods, and the other aspects of fusion reactors. In-depth chapters include derivations of key formulas, figures highlighting physical and structural characteristics of fusion reactors, illustrative numerical calculations, practical design examples, and more. Designed to help researchers and engineers understand and overcome the technological difficulties in making fusion power a reality, this volume: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides in-depth knowledge on controlled thermonuclear fusion and its large-scale application in both current fusion reactors and future test reactors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers plasma analysis, plasma equilibrium and stability, and plasma transport and confinement, and safety considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains each component of fusion reactors, including divertors, superconducting coils, plasma heating and current drive systems, and vacuum vessels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses safety aspects of fusion reactors as well as computational approaches to safety aspects of fusion reactors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFusion Reactor Design: Plasma Physics, Fuel Cycle System, Operation and Maintenance\u003c\/i\u003e is required reading for undergraduate and graduate students studying plasma physics and fusion reactor technology, and an important reference for nuclear physicists, nuclear reactor manufacturers, and power engineers involved in fusion reactor research and advanced technology development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Wiley\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2022-03-14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783527414031\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 243.8cm x167.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 640.0\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310909419660,"sku":"9783527414031","price":277.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783527414031_0cb2147d-c49b-4b07-b087-e6d7a856f658.jpg?v=1765323110","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783527414031","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}