Energy for Future Centuries: Will Fusion Be an Inexhaustible, Safe, and Clean Energy Source?

Journal Article · Mon Mar 15 00:00:00 EST 2004 · Fusion Science and Technology

OSTI ID:20849643

Ongena, J; Oost, G van

The current power consumption in different parts of the world and an estimate of the future energy needs of the world are given. The present energy supplies and prospects, the possible consequences of a continued massive fossil fuel consumption, and the potential of non-fossil candidates for long-term energy production are outlined. An introduction to possible fusion processes in future fusion reactors is given. The inexhaustibility, safety, environmental and economic aspects of magnetic fusion energy are discussed.

• OSTI ID: 20849643
• Journal Information: Fusion Science and Technology, Vol. 45, Issue 2T; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2006 American Nuclear Society (ANS), United States, All rights reserved. http://epubs.ans.org/; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1536-1055
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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