Nuclear energy : an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear processes /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
Butterworth-Heinemann,
©2001.
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| Edition: | 5th ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Energy
- Atoms and nuclei
- Radioactivity
- Nuclear processes
- Radiation and materials
- Fission
- Fusion
- Particle accelerators
- Isotope separators
- Radiation detectors
- Neutron chain reactions
- Nuclear heat energy
- Breeder reactors
- Fusion reactors
- The history of nuclear energy
- Biological effects of radiation
- Information from isotopes
- Useful radiation effects
- Reactor safety
- Nuclear propulsion
- Radiation protection
- Radioactive waste disposal
- Laws, regulations, and organizations
- Energy economics
- International nuclear power
- Nuclear explosions
- The future.