Table of Contents

Prologue.- Chapter 1 - Fusion Fundamentals.- Chapter 2 - Fusion Concepts.- Chapter 3 - The Struggling Years - 1960s.- Chapter 4 - The Glory Years – 1970s.- Chapter 5 - The Carter Plan vs. The Reagan Agenda – 1980-1985.- Chapter 6 - Successes and Disasters – 1985-1990.- Chapter 7 - Hope for Resurgence – 1990-1995.- Chapter 8 - Financial Tsunami – 1995-1999.- Chapter 9 - The New Millennium: Science vs. Energy – 2000-2008.- Chapter 10 - The Obama Administration – 2009-2012.- Chapter 11 – Applications.- Chapter 12 - Engineering Challenges.- Chapter 13 – Energy.- Chapter 14 - Perspectives 2012.- Chapter 15 - The Ultimate Energy Source?.- Epilogue.- Acknowledgements.- Recommended Reading and Information Resources.- References.- Persons Index.- Subject Index.

About the Author

Stephen O. Dean is the President of Fusion Power Associated at UCSD's Center for Energy Research.  He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Fusion Energy.

Reviews

“Author Stephen Dean gives us firsthand details of how the management of the US fusion program has evolved since the 1960s. … provide a clear, succinct, and broadly accessible description of the fundamentals of fusion and current approaches for producing fusion energy. … Dean admirably captures the people and the spirit of the times and gives them historical context by citing notable accomplishments throughout the book.” (David H. Crandall, Physics Today, Vol. 67 (3), March, 2014)“Search for the Ultimate Energy Source begins with a primer on fusion for the layman, and describes the rich history of various alternative approaches to reaching the goal of fusion energy. … This is a book that should be in every library, and read by citizens and policymakers, alike.” (Marsha Freeman, 21st Century Science & Technology, Spring, 2013)“In this new book, Dean begins with an introduction to the science and technology of nuclear fusion, including a case for pursuing this energy option. … This book is ideal for historians and students of science and technology for its complete and in-depth coverage of nuclear fusion technology and policy. Dean has made a valuable contribution to the discussion of not merely the difficulties facing nuclear fusion, but the challenges of sustaining long-term energy policy in general.” (Robert Margolis, ANS Nuclear Cafe, March, 2013)