The status of the federal magnetic fusion program, or fusion in transition: from science to technology

Conference · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5341672

Kane, J S

The current status of magnetic fusion is summarized. The science is in place; the application must be made. Government will have to underwrite the risk of the program, but the private sector must manage it. Government officials must be convinced fusion is in the interest of the taxpayer, private sector decision makers that it is commercial. Questions concerning reliability, availability, first cost, safety, environment, and sociology must be asked. Fusion energy is essentially inexhaustible, appears environmentally acceptable, and is one of a very short list of alternatives.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy
• OSTI ID: 5341672
• Report Number(s): CONF-830213-
• Journal Information: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Vol. 10; Conference: 10. energy technology conference, Washington, DC, USA, 28 Feb 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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