Energy for Future Centuries: Will Fusion Be an Inexhaustible, Safe, and Clean Energy Source?

@article{Ongena2004EnergyFF,
  title={Energy for Future Centuries: Will Fusion Be an Inexhaustible, Safe, and Clean Energy Source?},
  author={Jef Ongena and Guido Van Oost},
  journal={Fusion Science and Technology},
  year={2004},
  volume={45},
  pages={14 - 3}
}
  • J. Ongena, G. Oost
  • Published 1 March 2004
  • Environmental Science
  • Fusion Science and Technology
Abstract The current power consumption in different parts of the world and an estimate of the future energy needs of the world are given. The present energy supplies and prospects, the possible consequences of a continued massive fossil fuel consumption, and the potential of non-fossil candidates for long-term energy production are outlined. An introduction to possible fusion processes in future fusion reactors is given. The inexhaustibility, safety, environmental and economic aspects of… 
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