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Sun in a Bottle : The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking Paperback - 2009
by Charles Seife
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The author of "Zero" looks at the messy history of the struggle to harness fusion energy, in this work that details the misplaced hopes, controversy, and even comedy of the research teams who have tried to bottle the sun with lasers, magnets, and sound waves. 8-page b&w photo insert.
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- Title Sun in a Bottle : The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking
- Author Charles Seife
- Binding Paperback
- Edition A D V A N C E
- Condition Used - Acceptable
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, New York
- Date 2009
- Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0143116347I5N00
- ISBN 9780143116349 / 0143116347
- Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg)
- Dimensions 7.98 x 5.36 x 0.79 in (20.27 x 13.61 x 2.01 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Dewey Decimal Code 539.764
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Summary
With his knack for translating science into understandable, anecdotal prose and his trademark dry humor, award-winning science writer Charles Seife presents the first narrative account of the history of fusion for general readers in more than a decade. Tracing the story from its beginning into the twenty-first century, Sun in a Bottle reveals fusion's explosive role in some of the biggest scientific scandals of all time. Throughout this journey, he introduces us to the daring geniuses, villains, and victims of fusion science. With the giant international fusion project ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) now under construction, it's clear that the science of wishful thinking is as strong as ever. This book is our key to understanding why.
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- New York Times Book Review, 11/29/2009, Page 24