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Energy from Nuclear Fusion
Arthur W. Molvik
9.1 Introduction to Fusion Energy
In this chapter, I present my vision of fusion’s potential along with the dif-
culties that have prevented us from already achieving fusion energy. Fusion
should become a major source of energy in the latter half of the twenty-rst
century—it is a long-term, inexhaustible energy option that offers the poten-
tial of generating power in an economically and environmentally attractive
CONTENTS
9.1 Introduction to Fusion Energy .................................................................331
9.1.1 Fuel Resources and Cost ............................................................... ...