Recommended Reading Material? (Nuclear Fusion)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for reading materials related to Nuclear Physics, specifically focusing on its potential as an energy source through nuclear fusion. Participants share various sources, including books, articles, and online resources, to assist in the development of a report on the topic.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for books, articles, and other resources on Nuclear Physics and nuclear fusion, expressing a preference for materials that include equations.
  • Another participant suggests starting with the Wikipedia page on Fusion Power and exploring related articles for foundational knowledge.
  • A participant emphasizes the importance of diversifying sources beyond Wikipedia for the bibliography, hinting at the potential negative perception of relying solely on it.
  • One participant points out the value of the reference list at the bottom of the Wikipedia article, suggesting that it contains numerous useful references and external links.
  • Additional online resources related to international fusion programs are shared, including links to ITER, CCFE, and World Nuclear Association websites.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for diverse and credible sources for the report, but there is no consensus on specific recommended materials beyond the initial suggestions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the adequacy of Wikipedia as a sole source, indicating a need for more authoritative references. The discussion does not resolve the best approach to gathering materials.

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Hi guys,

Currently I'm voluntarily undertaking a project qualification and have decided to write a report on Nuclear Physics and how it could be used as an energy source in the future. I already know quite a bit about this topic but was wondering if you knew any books that could help me out? Not even just books but web articles, reports or even speeches on it from TED or something. Like I said, i know the topic quite well so I would prefer the materialto have a few equations relating to it but anything is fine :)

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If you start on the wikipedia page for Fusion Power and work your way through many of the related articles that should give you a good grasp on the basics.
 
Okay, Thank You
 
Anyone else? For the report I'll have to write a bibliography and having one entirely consisting of Wikipedia articles won't be looked upon favourably. ^^
 
I presume you are familiar with the concept of looking at the reference list at the bottom of the Wiki article, and then looking at those references? The Wiki on "fusion power" for example has 45 references and a couple dozen external links - have you bothered to read any of them?
 
JeffKoch said:
I presume you are familiar with the concept of looking at the reference list at the bottom of the Wiki article, and then looking at those references? The Wiki on "fusion power" for example has 45 references and a couple dozen external links - have you bothered to read any of them?

Ah i see. I don't use Wikipedia much, thank you.

Astronuc said:
In addition to wikipedia one can find international programs online.

http://www.iter.org/sci/whatisfusion

http://www.ccfe.ac.uk/introduction.aspx

http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/default.aspx?id=538

And thank you too.:)
 
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