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Muon-Catalyzed Nuclear Fusion for Energy Production

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Muon-Catalyzed Fusion and Fusion with Polarized Nuclei

Part of the book series: Ettore Majorana International Science Series ((EMISS,volume 33))

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The physics of muon-catalyzed fusion is summarized and discussed in the perspective of energy production.

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  1. Plasma Physics Department, Soreq Nuclear Research Center, Yavne, 70600, Israel

    S. Eliezer

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  1. National Commission for Nuclear and Alternative Energies, ENEA CRE, Frascati, Italy

    B. Brunelli

  2. Directorate General XII—Fusion Programme, Commission for the European Communities, Brussels, Belgium

    G. G. Leotta

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Eliezer, S. (1987). Muon-Catalyzed Nuclear Fusion for Energy Production. In: Brunelli, B., Leotta, G.G. (eds) Muon-Catalyzed Fusion and Fusion with Polarized Nuclei. Ettore Majorana International Science Series, vol 33. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-5930-3_3

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