Nuclear energy an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear processes

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 accessib...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Murray, Raymond L., 1920-2011
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, ©2009.
Edition6th ed.
Subjects
Nuclear engineering.
Nuclear energy.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080919447
9780123705471
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xvi, 532 pages) : illustrations, map

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Table of 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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