Sun in a Bottle: The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 10/01/2009
ISBN: 9780143116349
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.98h x 5.36w x 0.79d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 11/29/2009 pg. 24