Sun in a Bottle - The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Penguin USA
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	October 2009
Authors:	Charles Seife
Dimensions:	203 x 132 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-311634-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Nuclear structure physics Promotions
LSN:	0-14-311634-7
Barcode:	9780143116349

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