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Fun in fusion research / John Sheffield.

By: Sheffield, John [author.].
Contributor(s): Gale Group.
Series: Gale virtual reference library.Elsevier insights: Publisher: London : Elsevier, 2013Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 145 pages) : illustrations (some color).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780124077935; 9780124078611 (electronic book).Subject(s): Controlled fusion -- Research -- Humor | Controlled fusion -- Research -- History -- Anecdotes | Controlled fusion -- Research | Nuclear energyAdditional physical formats: Print version:: Fun in fusion research.DDC classification: 539.764072 Online resources: Aquí puedes acceder a este libro en forma virtual
Contents:
1. The fusion dream -- 2. Harwell heydays -- 3. Stick with spiders--tarantula -- 4. Ph.D. experiment and security -- 5. Culture shock -- 6. Talks can surprise us -- 7. Culham again -- 8. JET : larger and larger -- 9. JET design : do it again, and again, and ...? -- 10. 1977 : back in the U.S.A. -- 11. Conferences in Erice -- 12. The winding stellarator road -- 13. Fusion's prospects -- 14. Fear and flying -- 15. The oscillating fusion program -- 16. What about fusion energy? -- 17. Fusion and the universe.
In: GaleSummary: Illuminates the enjoyment of scientific research through an account of fifty years working on fusion energy development through humorous anecdotes, and accessible yet detailed scientific discussion.
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1. The fusion dream -- 2. Harwell heydays -- 3. Stick with spiders--tarantula -- 4. Ph.D. experiment and security -- 5. Culture shock -- 6. Talks can surprise us -- 7. Culham again -- 8. JET : larger and larger -- 9. JET design : do it again, and again, and ...? -- 10. 1977 : back in the U.S.A. -- 11. Conferences in Erice -- 12. The winding stellarator road -- 13. Fusion's prospects -- 14. Fear and flying -- 15. The oscillating fusion program -- 16. What about fusion energy? -- 17. Fusion and the universe.

Illuminates the enjoyment of scientific research through an account of fifty years working on fusion energy development through humorous anecdotes, and accessible yet detailed scientific discussion.

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