Chen, Francis F., 1929-

An indispensable truth : how fusion power can save the planet / How fusion power can save the planet. Francis F. Chen. - New York : Springer, c2011. - xvii, 433 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface.- Prologue.- The Evidence for Climate Change.- The Future of Energy I: Fossil Fuels.- The Future of Energy II: Renewable Energy.- Fusion: Energy from the Seawater.- Perfecting the Magnetic Bottle.- The Remarkable Tokamak.- Evolution and Physics of the Tokamak.- A Half-century of Progress.- Engineering: The Big Challenge.- Fusion Concepts for the Future.- Conclusions.- Epilogue.

9781441978196 (alk. paper) 1441978194 (alk. paper)

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Controlled fusion.
Direct energy conversion.
Fusion reactors.
Plasma (Ionized gases)
Renewable energy sources.
Global warming--Research.

TK9204 / .C48 2011