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
Charles Kessel worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in fusion energy research. He holds a PhD in fusion engineering and applied plasma physics and a BS in nuclear engineering and physics. He is an avid rockhound with interests in geology, mineralogy, and Earth history.