Nuclear energy : an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear processes / Raymond L. Murray, Keith E. Holbert.

By:

Murray, Raymond L, 1920-2011 [author]

Contributor(s):

Holbert, Keith E [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2015Edition: Seventh editionDescription: xvii, 550 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780124166547 (alk. paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

621.48 23 M.R.N

LOC classification:

TK9145 .M87 2015

Contents:

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

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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