Thermonuclear Ignition By Means of Compact Devices* (original) (raw)

This issue of the International Journal of Fusion Energy contains the first article to appear here on the engineering frontiers of fusion research. Coauthored by Bruno Coppi, one of the foremost plasma physicists in the world today, whose work is unique for its geographical scope as well as for the way in which it encompasses both the engineering and theoretical aspects of fusion, this paper is an exciting introduction to the forefront of the practical problems in fusion research and the development of a commercial power reactor. The second article in this issue is a research review, covering the Sept. 1979 workshop in LaJolla, California, on structured states in turbulent fluids, which was attended by two directors of the Fusion Energy Foundation. This is the last issue of the UFE to appear in the present quarterly format; beginning with the next issue, the redesigned journal will appear semiannually as a much more extensive publication, with room for several longer articles. The editors look forward to this greater freedom to publish significant works and translations of historical breakthroughs in full. An annual review of engineering and theoretical progress in fusion physics will now become a regular UFE feature. Each issue of the new UFE will thus replace two issues of the shorter journal for subscription purposes. Authors wishing to submit manuscripts for publication in UFE should send two (double-spaced) copies of their work with stats oj all figures to the Managing Editor.

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