Nuclear Energy
An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes
6th Edition
Published on 26. November 2008
Book
Hardback
552 pages
978-0-12-370547-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Woburn
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
Professional and scholarly
* Undergraduate Engineering students in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical and Materials Engineering.
* Undergraduate students in physics and chemistry
* Graduate students in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical and Electrical Engineering in need of an introductory text on Nuclear energy
* Professional engineers in Mechanical, nuclear and Materials Engineering
* Managers and Technicians in the power-generation industries
Managers and Technicians in the medical diagnostics and radiology-related industries
* Administrators charged with regulatory and safety issues affecting the nuclear power industry as well as the radioisotope materials industries.
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1261 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-370547-1 (9780123705471)
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An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes
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An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes
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Content
Part I BASIC CONCEPTS
1 Energy
2 Atoms and Nuclei
3 Radioactivity
4 Nuclear Processes
5 Radiation and Materials
6 Fission
7 Fusion
Part II NUCLEAR SYSTEMS
8 Particle Accelerators
9 Isotope Separators
10 Radiation Detectors
11 Neutron Chain Reactions
12 Nuclear Heat Energy
13 Breeder Reactors
14 Fusion Reactors
Part III NUCLEAR ENERGY AND MAN
15 The History of Nuclear Energy
16 Biological Effects of Radiation
17 Information from Isotopes
18 Useful Radiation Effects
19 Reactor Safety and Security
20 Nuclear Propulsion
21 Radiation Protection
22 Radioactive Waste Disposal
23 Laws, Regulations, and Organizations
24 Energy Economics
25 International Nuclear Power
26 Nuclear Explosions
27 The Future
Appendix
Conversion Factors
Atomic and Nuclear Data
Answers to Exercises
Comments
Computer Programs
1 Energy
2 Atoms and Nuclei
3 Radioactivity
4 Nuclear Processes
5 Radiation and Materials
6 Fission
7 Fusion
Part II NUCLEAR SYSTEMS
8 Particle Accelerators
9 Isotope Separators
10 Radiation Detectors
11 Neutron Chain Reactions
12 Nuclear Heat Energy
13 Breeder Reactors
14 Fusion Reactors
Part III NUCLEAR ENERGY AND MAN
15 The History of Nuclear Energy
16 Biological Effects of Radiation
17 Information from Isotopes
18 Useful Radiation Effects
19 Reactor Safety and Security
20 Nuclear Propulsion
21 Radiation Protection
22 Radioactive Waste Disposal
23 Laws, Regulations, and Organizations
24 Energy Economics
25 International Nuclear Power
26 Nuclear Explosions
27 The Future
Appendix
Conversion Factors
Atomic and Nuclear Data
Answers to Exercises
Comments
Computer Programs