nuclear fusion

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Introduction
The fusion reaction
- Two types of fusion reactions
- Energy released in fusion reactions
- Rate and yield of fusion reactions
- The plasma state
- Fusion reactions in stars
- Fusion reactions for controlled power generation
Methods of achieving fusion energy
- Magnetic confinement
- Inertial confinement fusion (ICF)
- Muon-catalyzed fusion
- Cold fusion and bubble fusion
- Conditions for practical fusion yield
History of fusion energy research

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