Development of fusion power seen as essential to world{close_quote}s energy future; critics respond

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1997 · Physics Today

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.881707· OSTI ID:553028

Perkins, L J ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California (United States)

This letter suggests that thermonuclear reactor concepts based on inertial confinement and coulomb barrier reduction should be explored in parallel to the ITER Tokamak concept. (AIP) {copyright} {ital 1997 American Institute of Physics.}

• OSTI ID: 553028
• Journal Information: Physics Today, Journal Name: Physics Today Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 50; ISSN PHTOAD; ISSN 0031-9228
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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