Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Jeffrey P. Freidberg is an English-language textbook on plasma physics and fusion. The book covers the fundamental physics and engineering principles underlying the development of nuclear fusion as a sustainable energy source.
Based on course materials from MIT, this title provides insight into global energy needs, current forms of energy, and the role of fusion in the future. The book discusses topics such as energy production from fusion, power balance, the design of a simple fusion reactor, and the associated plasma physics issues.
The text is intended for graduate students and researchers in applied physics and nuclear engineering. With a wide collection of practice problems, it supports understanding complex concepts in plasma physics and fusion energy.
In terms of content, this work aligns with fields such as plasma physics, physics and fusion, and general science education.