Textbook for students and nuclear engineers, offering a comprehenisve and fully update overview of all aspects of nuclear science and technology. Reports important trends in nuclear science and features extensive references to helpful Web sites. DLC: Nuclear engineering
Part I BASIC CONCEPTS
Ch1. Energy
Ch2. Atoms and Nuclei
Ch3. Radioactivity
Ch4. Nuclear Processes
Ch5. Radiation and Materials
Ch6. Fission
Ch7. Fusion
Part II NUCLEAR SYSTEMS
Ch8. Particle Accelerators
Ch9. Isotope Separators
Ch10. Radiation Detectors
Ch11. Neutron Chain Reactions
Ch12. Nuclear Heat Energy
Ch13. Breeder Reactors
Ch14. Fusion Reactors
Part III NUCLEAR ENERGY AND MAN
Ch15. The History of Nuclear Energy
Ch16. Biological Effects of Radiation
Ch17. Information from Isotopes
Ch18. Useful Radiation Effects
Ch19. Reactor Safety
Ch20. Nuclear Propulsion
Ch21. Radiation Protection
Ch22. Radioactive Waste Disposal
Ch23. Laws, Regulations, and Organizations
Ch24. Energy Economics
Ch25. International Nuclear Power
Ch26. Nuclear Explosions
Ch27. The Future