The Star Builders
Autor Arthur Turrellen Limba Engleză Paperback – 4 aug 2021
When asked what problem he hoped scientists will have solved by the end of the century, Professor Stephen Hawking replied 'I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.' But what is nuclear fusion, and could it really be the answer to the climate emergency? Fusion exists already in the stars that fill our universe with light, but can we harness that power here on earth? This is the question The Star Builders seeks to answer.
In his compelling new book, Dr Arthur Turrell makes the case for cutting-edge new techniques in nuclear energy - innovations that would allow us to recreate the power of the stars on our own planet. Filled with the remarkable stories of the scientists and entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives to a seemingly impossible dream, The Star Builders is an unmissable insight into the future of life - and space - on our planet.
| Toate formatele și edițiile | Preț | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Paperback (2) | 55.51 lei 3-5 săpt. | +32.17 lei 10-14 zile |
| Orion Publishing Group – 4 aug 2022 | 55.51 lei 3-5 săpt. | +32.17 lei 10-14 zile |
| Scribner – 30 aug 2022 | 93.28 lei 3-5 săpt. |
Preț: 103.69 lei
Puncte Express: 156
Preț estimativ în valută:
18.32€ • 21.12$ • 15.100£
18.32€ • 21.12$ • 15.100£
Cartea se retipărește
Doresc să fiu notificat când acest titlu va fi disponibil:
Se trimite...
Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781474611596
ISBN-10: 1474611591
Pagini: 296
Dimensiuni: 149 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Editura: Orion Publishing Group
ISBN-10: 1474611591
Pagini: 296
Dimensiuni: 149 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Editura: Orion Publishing Group
V-ar putea interesa
-
The Future of HumanityMichio Kaku-31%Preț: 61.13 lei89.18 lei -
Quantum SupremacyMichio Kaku-20%Preț: 60.95 lei75.86 lei -
Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust, and Emerging RenaissanceEdward A. Friedman-16%Preț: 175.91 lei210.25 lei -
You and the UniverseLucy HawkingPreț: 55.79 lei -
Star PowerAlain Bécoulet-19%Preț: 109.67 lei135.02 lei -
Physics for Future PresidentsRichard A. MullerPreț: 100.21 lei -
The Decline and Fall of the Human EmpireHenry Gee-35%Preț: 76.17 lei116.75 lei -
-27%Preț: 99.21 lei135.89 lei -
The Power of NuclearMarco Visscher-27%Preț: 95.10 lei129.67 lei -
-29%Preț: 139.96 lei197.10 lei -
Our StoryColin Butfield-22%Preț: 124.69 lei160.13 lei -
AbundancePeter H. Diamandis-22%Preț: 70.10 lei90.38 lei -
See Inside EnergyAlice JamesPreț: 87.41 lei -
Will We Survive on Earth?Stephen Hawking-29%Preț: 24.05 lei33.78 lei -
Nuclear FusionSharon Ann HolgatePreț: 68.64 lei -
SunbirthAn YuPreț: 103.07 lei -
What We Can KnowIan McEwanPreț: 110.56 leiRecomandat -
SoonishKelly Weinersmith-31%Preț: 61.88 lei89.81 lei -
Going NuclearTim GregoryPreț: 118.10 lei -
We Are Eating the EarthMichael Grunwald-22%Preț: 108.27 lei139.32 leiRecomandat
Notă biografică
Dr Arthur Turrell has a PhD in plasma physics from Imperial College London, for which he won the Atomic Weapons Establishment thesis prize. He is Deputy Director for Research and Capability at the ONS Data Science Campus, as well as a visitor to the Bank of England, the plasma physics group at Imperial College London and the Data Analytics for Finance and Macro Research Centre at King's College London.
Descriere
Descriere de la o altă ediție sau format:
Is it possible to build a star on earth?
When asked what problem he hoped scientists will have solved by the end of the century, Professor Stephen Hawking replied 'I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.' But what is nuclear fusion, and could it really be the answer to the climate emergency? Fusion exists already in the stars that fill our universe with light, but can we harness that power here on earth? This is the question The Star Builders seeks to answer.
In his compelling new book, Dr Arthur Turrell makes the case for cutting-edge new techniques in nuclear energy - innovations that would allow us to recreate the power of the stars on our own planet. Filled with the remarkable stories of the scientists and entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives to a seemingly impossible dream, The Star Builders is an unmissable insight into the future of life - and space - on our planet.
Is it possible to build a star on earth?
When asked what problem he hoped scientists will have solved by the end of the century, Professor Stephen Hawking replied 'I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.' But what is nuclear fusion, and could it really be the answer to the climate emergency? Fusion exists already in the stars that fill our universe with light, but can we harness that power here on earth? This is the question The Star Builders seeks to answer.
In his compelling new book, Dr Arthur Turrell makes the case for cutting-edge new techniques in nuclear energy - innovations that would allow us to recreate the power of the stars on our own planet. Filled with the remarkable stories of the scientists and entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives to a seemingly impossible dream, The Star Builders is an unmissable insight into the future of life - and space - on our planet.
Recenzii
A gobsmackingly good read... Turrell's portraits of the undaunted star-building scientists who are trying to make fusion a reality are not just compelling but, dare I say it, fun. I learned a lot by reading this book. You will, too.
The Star Builders surveys this vibrant frontier of science and technology clearly and realistically. It brings a timely, hopeful message.
Incredibly readable and entertaining. The book's first-hand accounts of what is occurring inside fusion startups are especially enthralling. Turrell skillfully tells the fascinating story of the personalities, science, and technology that have brought this fledging industry to the point of takeoff.
Painstakingly researched. Turrell gives us a front-row seat to the hard-fought race for fusion, and he offers convincing reasons for optimism. In fact, he shows us a galaxy of effort being directed toward 'building a star.'
Arthur Turrell captures the excitement of the race to produce the first commercial fusion energy-perhaps the most important technological race of all.
The Star Builders is realistic and positive - an interesting snapshot of the current situation and key players
The Star Builders surveys this vibrant frontier of science and technology clearly and realistically. It brings a timely, hopeful message.
Incredibly readable and entertaining. The book's first-hand accounts of what is occurring inside fusion startups are especially enthralling. Turrell skillfully tells the fascinating story of the personalities, science, and technology that have brought this fledging industry to the point of takeoff.
Painstakingly researched. Turrell gives us a front-row seat to the hard-fought race for fusion, and he offers convincing reasons for optimism. In fact, he shows us a galaxy of effort being directed toward 'building a star.'
Arthur Turrell captures the excitement of the race to produce the first commercial fusion energy-perhaps the most important technological race of all.
The Star Builders is realistic and positive - an interesting snapshot of the current situation and key players