Interim Report-Status of the Study "An Assessment of the Prospects for Inertial Fusion Energy" - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; Board On Energy And Environmental Systems; Board On Physics And Astronomy; Committee On The Prospects For Inertial Confinement Fusion Energy Systems

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309254574 ISBN 13: 9780309254571

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2012

Synopsis

The scientific and technological progress in inertial confinement fusion has been substantial during the past decade. However, many of the technologies needed for an integrated inertial fusion energy system are still at an early stage of technological maturity. For all approaches to inertial fusion energy there remain critical scientific and engineering challenges. In this interim report of the study An Assessment of the Prospects for Inertial Fusion Energy, the Committee on the Prospects for Inertial Confinement Fusion Energy Systems outlines their preliminary conclusions and recommendations of the feasibility of inertial fusion energy. The committee also describes its anticipated next steps as it prepares its final report.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309254574
• ISBN 13: 9780309254571
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 59