20.08.2015   Principles of Fusion Energy

Part I Context, Phenomena, Processes

1. Introduction

Matter and energy are fundamental components of our physical world. These components manifest themselves in a variety of ways under different physical conditions and can be affected by a variety of processes. Our interest in this first chapter relates specifically to the fusion of light nuclides which forms the basis of energy release in stars and which is expected to be harnessed on earth.