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

The Sun in a Bottle is an incredible journey through the history of fusion science, from its humble beginnings to the latest multibillion-dollar international project, ITER.

This book takes you on a thrilling ride through the lives of brilliant scientists, their triumphs and failures, and the comical and tragic events that have left scores of scientists battered and disgraced.

Learn about the daring geniuses, villains, and victims of fusion science, including Andrei Sakharov, Edward Teller, Ronald Richter, Stanley Pons, and Martin Fleischmann.

Get an inside look at how scientists have tried to harness the power of the sun for the past half-century, using lasers, magnets, sound waves, particle beams, and chunks of metal.

Don't miss out on this fascinating story that will leave you in awe of the incredible potential of nuclear fusion.