Description
Book SynopsisThis second edition of a popular textbook is thoroughly revised with around 25% new and updated content.
It provides an introduction to both plasma physics and fusion technology at a level that can be understood by advanced undergraduates and graduate students in the physical sciences and related engineering disciplines.
As such, the contents cover various plasma confinement concepts, the support technologies needed to confine the plasma, and the designs of ITER as well as future fusion reactors.
With end of chapter problems for use in courses.
Trade Review"It is, however, a good introduction to the field, especially for advanced students in engineering sciences." (Contemporary Physics, 6 November 2011)
Table of Contents1. Introduction
2. Basic Properties
3. Equilibrium and Transport
4. Confinement
5. Plasma Heating and Current Drive
6. Plasma-Wall Interaction
7. Magnetics
8. Transient Electromagnetics
9. Interaction of Radiation with Matter
10. Primary Energy Conversion and Tritium Breeding Blanket
11. Tritium and Vacuum
12. Fusion Reactors
Appendices
A. Physical Constants
B. Conversion Factors
