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Nuclear Energy

Selected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

  • 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
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
  2. Nuclear Energy, Introduction

    • Nicholas Tsoulfanidis
    Pages 1-6
  3. Fission Reactor Physics

    • Michael Natelson
    Pages 7-57
  4. Isotope Separation Methods for Nuclear Fuel

    • Shuichi Hasegawa
    Pages 59-76
  5. Nuclear Fission Power Plants

    • Ronald Allen Knief
    Pages 77-151
  6. Nuclear Fuel, Reprocessing of

    • Michael F. Simpson, Jack D. Law
    Pages 153-173
  7. GEN-IV Reactors

    • Taek K. Kim
    Pages 175-201
  8. Nuclear Reactor Materials and Fuels

    • James S. Tulenko
    Pages 203-214
  9. Modern Nuclear Fuel Cycles

    • James S. Tulenko
    Pages 215-221
  10. Nuclear Facilities, Decommissioning of

    • David R. Turner
    Pages 223-268
  11. Nuclear Power, Economics of

    • M. R. Deinert
    Pages 283-303
  12. Nuclear Fusion

    • Thomas J. Dolan
    Pages 305-341
  13. Radiation Sources

    • Richard E. Faw, J. Kenneth Shultis
    Pages 343-387
  14. Radiation Shielding

    • J. Kenneth Shultis, Richard E. Faw
    Pages 389-425
  15. Ionizing Radiation Detectors

    • Wm. David Kulp III
    Pages 427-444
  16. Dosimetry

    • John W. Poston Sr.
    Pages 445-454
  17. Health Physics

    • John W. Poston Sr.
    Pages 455-461
  18. Uranium and Thorium Resources

    • J. Stephen Herring
    Pages 463-490

About this book

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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Reno, USA

    Nicholas Tsoulfanidis

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eBook USD 149.00
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Softcover Book USD 199.99
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