Nuclear Fusion

At Last?

By: Andrea Di Vita

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eText | 2 September 2026 | Edition Number 1

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This book offers an accessible overview of the diverse approaches being pursued to make fusion energy a reality. Rather than diving into the underlying physics or speculating over future predictions, Nuclear Fusion: At Last? focuses on what can be known today: the technologies, the experiments, the challenges, and the players shaping the field.

Organised into four parts, the book begins with a broad introduction to fusion before presenting a clear, structured overview of the major approaches, complete with up-to-date snapshots and profiles of key public laboratories and private companies in the field. Chapters explore the cross-cutting scientific, engineering, and safety issues every fusion concept must confront, including radiation protection and non-proliferation. The text concludes with a discussion on economics, outlining the market realities and uncertainties that will influence the future of the industry.

With minimal mathematics and a balanced analysis of pros and cons for each approach, this book empowers readers to critically evaluate and understand the real, current trajectory of fusion research.

Whether you're curious about the science, intrigued by the technology, or watching the emerging fusion economy, this is an essential guide to this rapidly evolving field.

Key Features

An accessible introduction to different approaches in nuclear fusion
Discusses the latest technologies advancing the field and their pros, cons, and problems
Minimal mathematics, making it accessible to a general audience without formal, scientific backgrounds