Plasma Physics and Controlled Thermonuclear Reactions Driven Fusion Energy

ISBN-13: 9783319837062 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 142 str.

Bahman Zohuri

Spis treści

About the Author

Preface

Acknowledgment

CHAPTER ONE: Foundation of Electromagnetic Theory

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Vector Analysis

1.2.1 Vector Algebra

1.2.2 Vector Gradient

1.2.3 Vector Integration

1.2.4 Vector Divergence

1.2.5 Vector Curl

1.2.6 Vector Differential Operator

1.3 Further Developments

1.4 Electrostatics

1.4.1 The Coulomb's Law

1.4.2 The Electric Field

1.4.3 The Gauss's Law

1.5 Solution of Electrostatic Problems

1.5.1 Poisson's Equation

1.5.2 Laplace's Equation

1.6 Electrostatic Energy

1.6.1 Potential Energy of a Group of Point Charges

1.6.2 Electrostatic Energy of a Charge Distribution

1.6.3 Forces and Torques

1.7 Maxwell's Equations

1.8 Debye Length

1.9 Physics of Plasmas

1.10 Fluid Description of Plasma

1.11 MHD

1.12 References

CHAPTER TWO: Principles of Plasma Physics

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Barrier Penetration

2.3 Calculation of Coulomb Barrier

2.4 Thermonuclear Fusion Reactions

2.5 Rates of Thermonuclear Reactions

2.6 Thermonuclear Fusion Reactions

2.7 Critical Ignition Temperature for Fusion

2.8 Controlled Thermonuclear Ideal Ignition Temperature

2.9 Bremsstrahlung Radiation

2.10 Bremsstrahlung Plasma Radiation Losses

2.11 Bremsstrahlung Emission Rate

2.12 Additional Radiation Losses

2.13 Inverse Bremsstrahlung in Controlled Thermonuclear ICF and MCF

2.14 References

CHAPTER THREE: Confinement Systems for Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Magnetic Confinement

3.2.1 Summary of Guiding Center Drift

3.3 How the Tokamak Reactors Works

3.4 Intertidal Confinement

3.5 References

INDEX

O autorze

Dr. Bahman Zohuri is founder of  Galaxy Advanced Engineering, Inc. a consulting company that he formed upon leaving the semiconductor and defense industries after many years as a Senior Process Engineer for corporations including National Semiconductor, Monolithic Memory, Incorporation and Intel, and then as Senior Chief Scientist at Westinghouse, Lockheed Missile and Rockwell International Aerospace Corporation. During his time with Westinghouse Electric Corporation, he performed thermal hydraulic analysis and natural circulation for Inherent Shutdown Heat Removal System (ISHRS) in the core of a Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR). While at Lockheed, he was responsible for the study of vulnerability, survivability and component radiation and laser hardening for Defense Support Program (DSP), Boost Surveillance and Tracking Satellites (BSTS) and Space Surveillance and Tracking Satellites (SSTS). He also performed analysis of characteristics of laser beam and nuclear radiation interaction with materials, Transient Radiation Effects in Electronics (TREE), Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), System Generated Electromagnetic Pulse (SGEMP), Single-Event Upset (SEU), Blast and, Thermo-mechanical, hardness assurance, maintenance, and device technology. His consultancy clients have included Sandia National Laboratories, and he holds patents in areas such as the design of diffusion furnaces, and Laser Activated Radioactive Decay. He is the author of several books on nuclear engineering.

Blurb

This book covers the basic principles of both fusion and plasma physics, examining their combined application for driving controlled thermonuclear energy. The author begins by explaining the underlying scientific theory, and then goes on to explore the nuances of deployment within thermonuclear reactors. The potential for these technologies to help shape the new generation of clean energy is examined in-depth, encompassing perspectives both highlighting benefits, and warning of challenges associated with the nuclear fusion pathway. The associated computer code and numerical analysis are included in the book. No prior knowledge of plasma physics or fusion is required.

• Provides a basic scientific grounding in Plasma Physics, as well as in Fusion
  
• Demonstrates pathways whereby plasma-driven fusion may be superior to the current generation of fission-based reactors
  
• Examines fusion within the broader context of clean energy applications, discussing efficiency, costs and environmental impacts