An Assessment of the Prospects for Inertial Fusion Energy

An Assessment of the Prospects for Inertial Fusion Energy

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2013-07-05

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 0309272246

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The potential for using fusion energy to produce commercial electric power was first explored in the 1950s. Harnessing fusion energy offers the prospect of a nearly carbon-free energy source with a virtually unlimited supply of fuel. Unlike nuclear fission plants, appropriately designed fusion power plants would not produce the large amounts of high-level nuclear waste that requires long-term disposal. Due to these prospects, many nations have initiated research and development (R&D) programs aimed at developing fusion as an energy source. Two R&D approaches are being explored: magnetic fusion energy (MFE) and inertial fusion energy (IFE). An Assessment of the Prospects for Inertial Fusion Energy describes and assesses the current status of IFE research in the United States; compares the various technical approaches to IFE; and identifies the scientific and engineering challenges associated with developing inertial confinement fusion (ICF) in particular as an energy source. It also provides guidance on an R&D roadmap at the conceptual level for a national program focusing on the design and construction of an inertial fusion energy demonstration plant.


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Storm Water Management for Construction Activities

Storm Water Management for Construction Activities

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Published: 1992

Total Pages: 44

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Monthly Product Announcement

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Published: 1999-06

Total Pages: 8

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Continuing Education for Women: Current Developments

Continuing Education for Women: Current Developments

Author: United States. Women's Bureau

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Published: 1974

Total Pages: 28

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Pamphlet describing current trends and developments in continuing education (education of women) for women (incl. Married women and the woman worker) in the USA - outlines programmes in career development, women's studies, community development, etc., and describes courses for special groups such as low income women, trade union members, wives of executives and managers, etc. References and statistical tables.


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Water Resources Data

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Published: 2002

Total Pages: 620

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Professional Nurse Traineeship Program

Professional Nurse Traineeship Program

Author: United States. Health Resources Administration. Division of Nursing

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Published: 1968

Total Pages: 12

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CPS Field Representative/CATI Interviewer: Self study review exercise

CPS Field Representative/CATI Interviewer: Self study review exercise

Author: United States. Bureau of the Census

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 48

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Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988

Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988

Author: United States. Congress

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Published: 1988

Total Pages: 90

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