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Subject(s)

• Nuclear engineering [Browse]
• Nuclear energy [Browse]

Summary note

Nuclear Energy is one of the most popular texts ever published on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. This newest edition continues the tradition of offering a holistic treatment of everything the undergraduate engineering student needs to know in a clear and accessible way. Presented is a comprehensive overview of radioactivity, radiation protection, nuclear reactors, waste disposal, and nuclear medicine. . New coverage on nuclear safety concerns following 9/11, including radiation and terrorism, nuclear plant security, and use of nuclear techniques to detect weapons materials. New facts on nuclear waste management, including the Yucca Mountain repository. New developments in the use of nuclear-powered systems for generating cheap and abundant hydrogen from water using nuclear technology. New information on prospects for new nuclear power reactors and their applications for electricity and desalination. New end-of-chapter Exercises and Answers, lists of Internet resources, and updated references. New instructor web site including Solutions to Exercises and PowerPoint slides. New student web site containing computer programs for use with Computer Exercises.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source of description

Description based on print version record.

Contents

• Part I BASIC CONCEPTS. 1Energy ; 2Atoms and Nuclei ; 3Radioactivity ; 4Nuclear Processes ; 5Radiation and Materials ; 6Fission ; 7Fusion
• Part II NUCLEAR SYSTEMS. 8Particle Accelerators ; 9Isotope Separators ; 10Radiation Detectors ; 11Neutron Chain Reactions ; 12Nuclear Heat Energy ; 13Breeder Reactors ; 14Fusion Reactors
• Part III NUCLEAR ENERGY AND MAN. 15The History of Nuclear Energy ; 16Biological Effects of Radiation ; 17Information from Isotopes ; 18Useful Radiation Effects ; 19Reactor Safety and Security ; 20Nuclear Propulsion ; 21Radiation Protection ; 22Radioactive Waste Disposal ; 23Laws, Regulations, and Organizations ; 24Energy Economics ; 25International Nuclear Power ; 26Nuclear Explosions ; 27The Future
• Appendix
• Conversion Factors
• Atomic and Nuclear Data
• Answers to Exercises
• Comments-- Computer Programs
• INDEX.

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ISBN

• 9780080919447 ((electronic bk.))
• 0080919448 ((electronic bk.))

OCLC

318353761

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