Frontiers in High Energy Density Physics: The X-Games of Contemporary Science (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309086370)

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.

Author: National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sci,Board on Physics and Astronomy
ISBN-10: 030908637X
ISBN-13: 9780309086370
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 05/11/2003
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.98h x 7.12w x 0.39d