The book is a presentation of the basic principles and main achievements in the field of nuclear fusion. It encompasses both magnetic and inertial confinements plus a few exotic mechanisms for nuclear fusion. The state-of-the-art regarding thermonuclear reactions, hot plasmas, tokamaks, laser-driven compression and future reactors is given.
Contents:Some Basic PhysicsThermonuclear ReactionsPlasmasSome Features of Magnetic ConfinementTokamaksITER and Satellite ProgramsSome Features of Inertial Confinement — The Role of LasersBig Drivers for Inertial FusionOff the Main TrailsThe Fusion Reactor
Readership: Students as well as the general public with a background in physical sciences.
