Frontiers in High Energy Density Physics - The X-Games of Contemporary Science

Recent scientific and technical advances have made it possible to create matter in the laboratory under conditions relevant to astrophysical systems such as supernovae and black holes. These advances will also benefit inertial confinement fusion research and the nation's nuclear weapon's program. The report describes the major research facilities on which such high energy density conditions can be achieved and lists a number of key scientific questions about high energy density physics that can be addressed by this research. Several recommendations are presented that would facilitate the development of a comprehensive strategy for realizing these research opportunities.

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This report describes the major research facilities on which high energy density conditions can be achieved and lists a number of key scientific questions about high energy density physics that can be addressed by this research.

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• Authors: Board on Physics and Astronomy, Committee on High Energy Density Plasma, Committee on High Energy Density Plasma Physics, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council, Plasma Science Committee
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.05.2003
• EAN: 9780309086370
• ISBN: 978-0-309-08637-0
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 181 mm x 253 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy