158 Fusion Energy Science
Computers, Science, Tech | This program is completed
The course will cover the physics of fusion nuclear reactions: plasma physics, atomic physics, the sun, and fusion reactions for power. Fusion engineering and technology topics including magnets, energy extraction and fuel, power exhaust, heating the plasma, materials and neutrons, and examples of experiments and power reactor concepts and designs will also be covered.
Six sessions: Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., October 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19, 26
Charles Kessel
3 The Rare Earth Hypothesis: Are There Any Other Advanced Life Forms in our Galaxy?
Charles Kessel retired in 2023 from ORNL Fusion Energy Division and was previously at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. His major training is in nuclear engineering and plasma physics, but he enjoys many physics and scientific topics.