So it is: Energy for transmitting power

Author: Zhou Ji
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "How It Works" consists of ten volumes, written by over one hundred experts over more than two years. The book explores the ever-renewing plants, ubiquitous materials, boundless universe, environment we rely on, ever-changing geography, global communication, energy transmission, and the ancient and enduring life. Starting from the technological phenomena commonly encountered in people's daily lives and closely related to their lives, "How It Works" allows readers to absorb modern scientific knowledge, spirit, and methods through engaging reading. The writing style of the book differs from the traditional, fragmented entry-style format, instead integrating various knowledge points into a cohesive whole. Throughout this series, the principle of humanistic education is consistently upheld. It begins with scientific and technological knowledge and phenomena that the public frequently encounters and are closely related to their lives, enabling readers to absorb modern scientific knowledge, spirit, and methods through enjoyable reading, fostering a correct scientific awareness, treating science and the world with a scientific spirit, and participating in scientific practice. The series includes numerous illustrations that complement the text, as the information conveyed by images cannot be replaced by text alone. This also makes reading more relaxed and facilitates comprehension. "How It Works" marks the leap from public enlightenment to public understanding in science popularization. Countless "whys" are asked, and the answers are revealed. To achieve the goal of "sustainable development," in terms of energy utilization, efforts must be made on both fronts: increasing energy supply while conserving energy, and preventing environmental pollution caused by energy use. The concept of "increasing energy supply" involves developing various pollution-free, renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, wind energy, ocean energy, and nuclear fusion energy. The concept of "conserving energy" involves adopting various energy-saving measures to reduce energy consumption. To prevent environmental pollution from energy use, in addition to developing pollution-free new energy sources, various purification technologies must also be employed when using existing fossil fuels, coal, natural gas, and other energy sources to minimize their impact on the atmosphere. The 21st century is the era of transition from the post-industrial society to the knowledge-based economy. In the field of energy, the 21st century is a period of structural transformation from dependence on fossil fuels to renewable, pollution-free new energy sources. "Science and technology are productive forces, but for science and technology to fulfill their role as productive forces, in addition to the efforts and contributions of scientists and engineers, the and support of the general public are equally essential. Therefore, as a volume in the "How It Works" series, this book compiles over a hundred new technologies and developments in the field of energy, providing a glimpse into the direction and progress of the energy structure transformation.