Physics and Technology of Sustainable Energy

Prof Edward Wolf

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Oxford University Press
12 July 2018

Energy; Sustainability; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

Series: Oxford Graduate Texts

This textbook explores the science and tecnologies needed for renewable energy. It examines the properties of the earth's atmosphere for transmitting light in from the sun and mediating outflow of infrared energy from the ground, a role that has an effect on the temperature of the earth. It begins by explaining how the sun works, that is by nuclear fusion, and the basic concepts of quantum tunnelling needed are later expanded to allow a competent treatment of semiconductor physics, the discipline behind solar cells. The book covers wind turbine technology, hydroelectric power and pumped-hydro energy storage. It also talks about the history of the Earth's climate and discusses the effects that the present fossil fuel burning, leading to large emission of greenhouse gas, may have on the future temperature of the earth.

The sustainable energy discussed in this book will be available in the long term, past the remaining availability of carbon energy, and is also energy that will not tip the climate into warmer conditions. In connection to this, the action of the atmosphere is analyzed both for its transmission of sunlight to the surface for use in solar power, and in secondary forms such as wind, waves and hydroelectricity. Greenhouse gas impurities, such as carbon dioxide, are also examined for their effects on the atmosphere. Building on this analysis, prospects for sustainable energy and moderate climate are assessed.

By: Prof Edward Wolf
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 249mm, Width: 177mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 964g
ISBN: 9780198769804
ISBN 10: 0198769806
Series: Oxford Graduate Texts
Pages: 428
Publication Date: 12 July 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Edward L. Wolf is a Fellow of the American Physical Society whose research in the area of condensed matter physics contributed strongly to the understanding of superconductive tunnelling junctions and the superconducting proximity effect. Dr. Wolf is author of more than 100 refereed research papers and, more recently, of five monographs in areas related to nanotechnology as well as to superconductive electron tunnelling spectroscopy. Dr. Wolf has held positions in industry, two years as Program Director at the National Science Foundation, and academic appointments at the Iowa State University Ames Laboratory of the US Dept. of Energy as well as at Polytechnic University and New York University.

Reviews for Physics and Technology of Sustainable Energy

A concise summary of modern physics: quantum theory; nuclear, atomic, molecular and solid state physics; radiation and gas laws; and the physics of the solar interior and of the Earth's atmosphere...this volume will be a useful handbook for those interested in the technical aspects of sustainable energy production on Earth. There are many exercises and a sizable list of references. * A. M. Saperstein, Choice Connect *