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Cattle industry poised to lead the way to a cooler Earth
In discussing how to counter global warming, it’s pretty easy to argue that nuclear should be the major electricity source and heat producer to replace fossil fuels. At 6 grams per kilowatt-hour, it has the lowest carbon emissions of any energy source, according to the United Nations, and is objectively the safest form of energy for humans and the environment alike, again from a recent UN report.
U. Fischer, A. Möslang, A. A. Ivanov
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 35 | Number 1 | January 1999 | Pages 160-164
Oral Presentations | doi.org/10.13182/FST99-A11963843
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
An evaluation is presented of the gas dynamic trap (GDT) mirror machine as intense neutron source for fusion material test irradiations. This includes an assessment of the neutronics characteristics of the GDT as compared to future fusion reactor systems (ITER, Demo) and the IFMIF neutron source as well as a detailed design of a helium-cooled test assembly elaborated for the largest of the two material test zones taking proper account of neutronics, thermal-hydraulic and mechanical aspects.
