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Sun in a Bottle: The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking

Sun in a Bottle

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"Sun in a Bottle" by Charles Seife is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

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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Best For: Readers interested in the history and challenges of fusion energy research
Focus: The historical development and scientific efforts to achieve fusion energy
Covers: The attempts to harness fusion using lasers, magnets, and sound waves, including the controversies and setbacks
Why It Matters: Provides insight into the complexities and difficulties of fusion research, highlighting the gap between scientific ambition and practical achievement

"Sun in a Bottle" by Charles Seife is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Cosmology

Author: Charles Seife

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

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.

AuthorCharles Seife
PublisherPenguin Books
Published2009
ISBN-139780143116349
BindingPaperback
Pages289
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicCosmology

Format: Paperback

Length: 289 pages

Language: English

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