Open Questions: Controlled Fusion
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Site indexes
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Open Directory Project: Nuclear Fusion
- Categorized and annotated links. A version of this
list is at
Google, with entries sorted in "page rank" order. May also be
found at
Netscape.
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Galaxy: Fusion
- Categorized site directory. Entries usually include
descriptive annotations.
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The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Plasma Science and
Technology
- General resources and links for all aspects of plasma physics,
not just those related to fusion.
Maintained by plasmas.org.
Sites with general resources
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ITER
- ITER is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor,
a proposed international project to develop a working fusion
reactor as
a demonstration of scientific and technological feasibility.
The site contains an overview of
fusion research, information on the
physics of fusion, and
frequently-asked questions.
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Cadarache: The European Site for ITER
- Describes how ITER can be constructed at Cadarache, France.
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HiPER Project
- "HiPER is a proposed European High Power laser Energy
Research facility dedicated to demonstrating the feasibility
of laser driven fusion as a future energy source. HiPER is
being designed to enable a broad array of new science
including extreme material studies, astrophysics in the
laboratory, miniaturised particle accelerators and a wide
range of fundamental physics research." The site includes
general information,
external links, and a
glossary.
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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
- Home page of the laboratory, containing information on
publications, ongoing research. Also a
virtual tour of the lab.
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Fusion Power
- Overview of fusion power research in the UK, including technical
papers, a glossary, external links. Site maintained by the UK
Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).
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U. S. Fusion Energy Sciences Program
- This site, sponsored by the U. S. Department of Energy,
includes
general information,
documents, and
external links.
There is also a page about the
ITER program,
together with
external links.
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EFDA-JET Web Site
- JET is the Joint European Torus, a fusion energy research
project begun in 1978 in England. The project is now operated by
the
European Fusion Development Agreement. The site contains a
long list of
frequently asked questions, and an entire book:
The Science of Jet, by John Wesson, in PDF format.
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European Fusion Development Agreement
- Authority responsible for coordination of fusion research in
Europe. Site contains general information, news, and external links.
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General Atomics Fusion Group Educational Home Page
- An educational site that includes a definition of terms, slide
show, tutorials, and external links.
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The FIRE Place
- Provides a large collection of news articles and external
links on fusion energy research.
The site is maintained by the
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
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Plasma Science and Technology
- The site represents "all aspects of plasma science and
technology". It "has been prepared as a service for the general
public as well as for the educational and research communities."
It provides basic information on plasma science and applications,
as well as additional
resources.
Surveys, overviews, tutorials
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Fusion power
- Article from
Wikipedia.
See also
Aneutronic fusion.
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How Nuclear Fusion Reactors Work
- Informative article at
Howstuffworks.com.
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Interactive Plasma Physics Education Experience
- "This site contains Interactive Plasma Physics Topics, ranging
from electricity, magnetism, energy, and fusion."
It includes information on
fusion science, a
virtual Tokamak,
Ask a Plasma Physicist, and a
glossary of fusion terms.
The site is part of
Science Education at the
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
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Fusion Energy Educational Web Site
- Extensive and noteworthy collection of educational information
on fusion energy. Includes a list of
frequently asked questions, a
fusion and plasma glossary,
external links, and an
online fusion course.
The site is maintained by the
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory.
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Catalyst: Fusion
- April 2006 transcript of an Australian ABC TV program
called Catalyst, which covered the topic of nuclear fusion.
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Fusion: the way ahead
- May 2006 article from
Physics World, by
Richard Pitts, Richard Buttery and Simon Pinches.
"The recent decision to build the world's largest fusion
experiment - ITER - in France has thrown down the gauntlet
to fusion researchers worldwide." The authors "describe how
the Joint European Torus in the UK is playing a key role in
ensuring ITER will demonstrate the reality of fusion power."
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Controlled fusion: the next step
- January 2004 article from
Physics World, by
Gia Tuong Hoang and Jean Jacquinot.
"The next generation of fusion experiments will require major
advances in plasma heating and improvements in the methods
used to keep components cool."
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Fusion energy: the agony, the ecstasy and alternatives
- November 1997 opinion article by John Perkins from
Physics World.
Argues for a research program that considers "alternative" as
well as "conventional" approaches.
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The Science of JET
- Complete book in PDF format, by John Wesson.
JET is the Joint European Tokamak, a now-completed nuclear fusion
research project.
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Why hasn't fusion research so far produced better results?
- Question and answers from Scientific American's
Ask the Experts section.
- Still Dreaming of Star Power
Diane Martindale
Discover, March 2002, pp. 18-19
- Experimental fusion reactors are now capable of producing
(very briefly) tens of megawars of power, yet still consume more
total power than they produce. While research is continuing,
it could be another 50 years before a commercial fusion reactor
is operational.
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Fusion and the Z-Pinch
Gerold Yonas
Scientific American, August 1998, pp. 40-47
- The Sandia National Laboratories' "Z machine" tests the use
of intense bursts of X-rays to trigger controlled fusion.
- Build the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor?
Andrew M. Sessler, Thomas H. Stix, Marshall N. Rosenbluth
Physics Today, June 1996, pp. 21-25
- The pros and cons of developing a major new experimental
device to advance the development of magnetically controlled
fusion are discussed. The major concern is that the proposed device
is too large a step given the current state of the technology.
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