Physics and Technology of Sustainable Energy
by Edward L. Wolf
1st Edition
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780198769804 |
| eText ISBN | 9780191082467 |
| Publisher | OUP Oxford |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
Physics and Technology of Sustainable Energy, 1st Edition, is a textbook exploring the science and technologies needed for renewable power.
The volume examines how Earth's atmosphere transmits incoming sunlight and regulates outgoing infrared energy to affect planetary temperature. It addresses solar power mechanisms, tracing solar fusion and quantum tunnelling to semiconductor physics in solar cells, alongside mechanical generation from wind turbines, hydroelectric facilities, and pumped-hydro storage systems.
Published in the Oxford Graduate Texts series, the book provides numerous exercises and a sizable list of references to aid study of clean energy production.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Sustainable energy beyond carbon
Chapter 3: Solar radiation through the atmosphere
Chapter 4: Fusion in the sun: a primer in quantum physics
Chapter 5: Atoms, molecules, crystals and semiconductor devices
Chapter 6: Fusion energy technology on earth
Chapter 7: More about the atmosphere, molecules, and their interaction with radiation
Chapter 8: Wind, hydro- and tides: fully sustainable energy
Chapter 9: Solar thermal energy: limits and technology
Chapter 10: Solar cell physics and technologies
Chapter 11: Energy storage, distribution, use and climate impact
Chapter 12: Prospects for sustainable power and moderate climate
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