Nuclear Fusion

Dr. Edward Morse is Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where for over thirty-five years he has taught the department’s three senior undergraduate and graduate courses on fusion, plasma physics, and fusion technology. He has authored over 140 publications in the areas of plasma physics, mathematics, fusion technology, lasers, microwave sources, neutron imaging, plasma diagnostics, and homeland security applications. For several years he operated the largest fusion neutron source in the US.   Frequently consulted by the media to explain the underlying science and technology of nuclear energy policy and events, Dr. Morse is also a consultant and expert witness in applications of fusion neutrons to oil exploration.

• Chapter1: Fundamental concepts.- Chapter2: Fusion nuclear reactions.- Chapter3: Collisions and basic plasma physics.- Chapter4: Energy gain and loss mechanisms in plasmas and reactors.- Chapter5: Magnetic confinement.- Chapter6: Magnetohydrodynamic stability.- Chapter7: Transport.- Chapter8: Stellarators.- Chapter9: Plasma heating in magnetic fusion devices.- Chapter10: Inertial Fusion.- Chapter11: Fusion technology.- Chapter12: Economics, environmental, and safety issues.