Ebook: Nuclear Energy: Selected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
- Genre: Technique // Energy
- Tags: Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Engineering, Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection, Energy Technology, Particle and Nuclear Physics
- Year: 2013
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Nuclear Energy provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of the nuclear industry from fundamental reactor physics calculations to reactor design, nuclear fuel resources, nuclear fuel cycle, radiation detection and protection, and nuclear power economics. Featuring 19 peer-reviewed entries by recognized authorities in the field, this book provides comprehensive, streamlined coverage of fundamentals, current areas of research, and goals for the future. The chapters will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and energy industry experts.
Nuclear Energy provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of the nuclear industry from fundamental reactor physics calculations to reactor design, nuclear fuel resources, nuclear fuel cycle, radiation detection and protection, and nuclear power economics. Featuring 19 peer-reviewed entries by recognized authorities in the field, this book provides comprehensive, streamlined coverage of fundamentals, current areas of research, and goals for the future. The chapters will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and energy industry experts.
Presents authoritative, peer-reviewed articles from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
Represents a one-stop reference in a key area of energy and sustainability
Provides an excellent introduction for those entering the field, as well as new insights for researchers and industry experts
Covers all topics related to nuclear energy: nuclear fuel resources, nuclear reactors, radioactive waste management, applications of radiation, and radiation protection
Nuclear Energy provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of the nuclear industry from fundamental reactor physics calculations to reactor design, nuclear fuel resources, nuclear fuel cycle, radiation detection and protection, and nuclear power economics. Featuring 19 peer-reviewed entries by recognized authorities in the field, this book provides comprehensive, streamlined coverage of fundamentals, current areas of research, and goals for the future. The chapters will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and energy industry experts.
Presents authoritative, peer-reviewed articles from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
Represents a one-stop reference in a key area of energy and sustainability
Provides an excellent introduction for those entering the field, as well as new insights for researchers and industry experts
Covers all topics related to nuclear energy: nuclear fuel resources, nuclear reactors, radioactive waste management, applications of radiation, and radiation protection
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-vi
Nuclear Energy, Introduction....Pages 1-6
Fission Reactor Physics....Pages 7-57
Isotope Separation Methods for Nuclear Fuel....Pages 59-76
Nuclear Fission Power Plants....Pages 77-151
Nuclear Fuel, Reprocessing of....Pages 153-173
GEN-IV Reactors....Pages 175-201
Nuclear Reactor Materials and Fuels....Pages 203-214
Modern Nuclear Fuel Cycles....Pages 215-221
Nuclear Facilities, Decommissioning of....Pages 223-268
Radioactive Waste Management: Storage, Transport, Disposal....Pages 269-282
Nuclear Power, Economics of....Pages 283-303
Nuclear Fusion....Pages 305-341
Radiation Sources....Pages 343-387
Radiation Shielding....Pages 389-425
Ionizing Radiation Detectors....Pages 427-444
Dosimetry....Pages 445-454
Health Physics....Pages 455-461
Uranium and Thorium Resources....Pages 463-490
Nuclear Safeguards and Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Materials....Pages 491-514
Back Matter....Pages 515-525
Nuclear Energy provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of the nuclear industry from fundamental reactor physics calculations to reactor design, nuclear fuel resources, nuclear fuel cycle, radiation detection and protection, and nuclear power economics. Featuring 19 peer-reviewed entries by recognized authorities in the field, this book provides comprehensive, streamlined coverage of fundamentals, current areas of research, and goals for the future. The chapters will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and energy industry experts.
Presents authoritative, peer-reviewed articles from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
Represents a one-stop reference in a key area of energy and sustainability
Provides an excellent introduction for those entering the field, as well as new insights for researchers and industry experts
Covers all topics related to nuclear energy: nuclear fuel resources, nuclear reactors, radioactive waste management, applications of radiation, and radiation protection
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-vi
Nuclear Energy, Introduction....Pages 1-6
Fission Reactor Physics....Pages 7-57
Isotope Separation Methods for Nuclear Fuel....Pages 59-76
Nuclear Fission Power Plants....Pages 77-151
Nuclear Fuel, Reprocessing of....Pages 153-173
GEN-IV Reactors....Pages 175-201
Nuclear Reactor Materials and Fuels....Pages 203-214
Modern Nuclear Fuel Cycles....Pages 215-221
Nuclear Facilities, Decommissioning of....Pages 223-268
Radioactive Waste Management: Storage, Transport, Disposal....Pages 269-282
Nuclear Power, Economics of....Pages 283-303
Nuclear Fusion....Pages 305-341
Radiation Sources....Pages 343-387
Radiation Shielding....Pages 389-425
Ionizing Radiation Detectors....Pages 427-444
Dosimetry....Pages 445-454
Health Physics....Pages 455-461
Uranium and Thorium Resources....Pages 463-490
Nuclear Safeguards and Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Materials....Pages 491-514
Back Matter....Pages 515-525
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