Tokamaks: v. 20 (Oxford Engineering Science Series) - Hardcover

Wesson, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198563280 ISBN 13: 9780198563280

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 1987

Synopsis

The tokamak (a doughnut-shaped vacuum chamber surrounded by magnetic coils) is the principal tool in controlled fusion research. This book acts as an introduction to the subject and a basic reference for theory, definitions, equations, and experimental results. This second edition covers advances in the theory as well as the extensive experimental progress in the ten years since the writing of the first edition.

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Review

"... a book you should have on your reference shelf. It covers nearly everything that has to do with tokamak experiments." -- Nuclear Fusion

"... the only book in this field that suceeds in covering such a complete spectrum of subjects... excellent summaries... excellent handbook for specialists in magnetic-confinement fusion research... a very comprehensive reference." -- Physics Today

"Many plasma physicists, whatever their interests, will find it an instructive reference." -- Times Higher Education Supplement

'...a substantial enlargement over the original 1985 edition, which has enjoyed wide popularity amongst fusion researchers. ...The material is presented in the half intuitive, half mathematical language of an experienced and knowledgeable professional. ...' -- D.E. Baldwin, Nuclear Fusion , Vol. 37, No. 6, 1997

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0198563280
• ISBN 13: 9780198563280
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 320