The primary objectives of this book are, firstly, to present the essential
theoretical background needed to understand recent fusion research and,
secondly, to describe the current status of fusion research for graduate
students and senior undergraduates. It will also serve as a useful reference
for scientists and engineers working in the related fields. In Part I, Plasma
Physics, the author explains the basics of magneto-hydrodynamics and kinetic
theory in a simple and compact way and, at the same time, covers important
new topics for fusion studies such as the ballooning representation,
instabilities driven by energetic particles, and various plasma models for
computer simulations. Part II, Controlled Nuclear Fusion, attempts to review
the "big picture" in fusion research. Mathematical derivations are
comprehensively explained to better enable readers to later concentrate on
the physics. All important phenomena and technologies are addressed, with
a particular emphasis on the topics of most concern in current research.

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