학술논문
Fissioning uranium plasmas and nuclear-pumped lasers
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
Nucl. Technol., v. 27, no. 1, pp. 34-50; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
A variety of applications of plasma core reactors and nuclear-pumped lasers is envisioned for benefits in space and on earth. Such benefits include advanced propulsion in space, terrestrial power generation approaching 70 percent efficiency, the possibility of nuclear burnup of transuranium actinides wastes, and the breeding of $sup 233$U from thorium. The research on gaseous fuel reactors and nuclear-pumped lasers predominantly requires expertise in nuclear engineering, plasma, atomic, and molecular physics, fluid mechanics, and chemistry. A multidisciplinary effort is seen as a logical approach. (auth)