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Murray, Raymond L., 1920-2011,

Nuclear energy : an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear processes / Raymond L. Murray, Keith E. Holbert. - Seventh edition - xvii, 550 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART I: BASIC CONCEPTS -- Chapter 1: Energy -- Chapter 2: Atoms and nuclei -- Chapter 3: Radioactivity -- Chapter 4: Nuclear processes - -Chapter 5: Radiation and materials -- Chapter 6: Fission -- Chapter 7: Fusion* -- PART II: RADIATION AND ITS USES - -Chapter 8: The history of nuclear energy -- Chapter 9: Particle accelerators -- Chapter 10: Biological effects of radiation -- Chapter 11: Radiation protection* -- Chapter 12: Radiation detectors* -- Chapter 13: Information from isotopes -- Chapter 14: Useful radiation effects -- PART III: NUCLEAR POWER -- Chapter 15: Isotope separators -- Chapter 16: Neutron chain reactions -- Chapter 17: Nuclear heat energy -- Chapter 18: Nuclear power plants -- Chapter 19: Reactor theory introduction -- Chapter 20: Time-dependent reactor behavior -- Chapter 21: Reactor safety and security -- Chapter 22: Nuclear propulsion and remote power -- Chapter 23: Radioactive waste disposal -- Chapter 24: Nuclear energy future -- Chapter 25: Breeder reactors -- Chapter 26: Fusion reactors -- Chapter 27: Nuclear weapons -- Appendix A: Reference information and data -- Appendix B: Textbook-specific information -- B.1 How to use this book effectively -- B.2 Computer programs -- B.3 Answers to selected exercises -- Index

ISBN: 9780124166547 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2013039295

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Nuclear engineering.
Nuclear energy.

LC Class. No.: TK9145 / .M87 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 621.48 / M.R.N