An Indispensable Truth (Record no. 105867)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781441978202
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024 7# - OTHER STANDARD IDENTIFIER
Standard number or code 10.1007/978-1-4419-7820-2
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Classification number QC790.95-791.8
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Subject category code PHN
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Subject category code SCI051000
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082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 539.764
Edition number 23
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Chen, Francis F.
Relator term author.
245 13 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title An Indispensable Truth
Medium [electronic resource] :
Remainder of title How Fusion Power Can Save the Planet /
Statement of responsibility, etc by Francis F. Chen.
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-- New York, NY :
-- Springer New York :
-- Imprint: Springer,
-- 2011.
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Extent XVII, 433p. 254 illus. in color.
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Formatted contents note 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.
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Summary, etc Both global warming and oil shortage can be solved by controlled fusion, a clean power source that will serve mankind for millennia.� The idea of hydrogen fusion as well as its difficulties are presented in non-technical language to dispel the notion that fusion is always 50 years away.� This book also summarizes the evidence for climate change and explains the principles of both fossil and "green" energy sources to show that fusion is the best alternative for central-station power in the near term as well as the far future. Praise for An Indispensable Truth: How Fusion Power Can Save the Planet: "In this study Professor Chen outlines the underlying physics, recent progress in achieving advanced plasmas and magnetic confinement, and hopes for the future. He recognizes the difficulties that remain in engineering a fusion reactor, but he remains optimistic regarding ultimate success, yet fearful of the consequences were we to fail."- James R. Schlesinger, former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission; Director, Central Intelligence Agency; Secretary of Defense; and Secretary of Energy "With lots of detail and examples, Chen brings the technical topic of fusion to life, making the book a great read for scientists and nonscientists alike."- Representative Rush Holt (D-NJ) "Professor Chen has opened the door to energy survival for our globe. His insightful analysis makes the case for fusion energy, and he conveys both its complexity and its promise. This book is a must for all those who are concerned about the energy future of our species."- Raymond L Orbach, former Undersecretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy "This is an important book for anyone who wishes to understand the greatest challenge we face. Frank Chen makes the science of fusion and energy clear, compelling, and hugely enjoyable."- Steven Cowley, Director and CEO, Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Physics.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Nuclear fusion.
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Renewable energy sources.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Climatic changes.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Sustainable development.
650 14 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Physics.
650 24 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Nuclear Fusion.
650 24 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Renewable and Green Energy.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Plasma Physics.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Climate Change.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Sustainable Development.
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Title Springer eBooks
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International Standard Book Number 9781441978196
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Uniform Resource Identifier http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7820-2
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