Overview
- Presents an objective view of nuclear energy as an important source for future energy needs
- Discusses various types of reactors, the nuclear fuel cycle, the problem of nuclear waste disposal, reactor accidents, safety and new types of reactors that are being considered, and the cost of electricity from nuclear power
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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"The material presented here is largely accessible to anyone interested in nuclear energy. This book is the best of its kind in providing a well-written survey of the science, technology, safety, and economics of the full range of nuclear issues, including power, waste, weapons, terrorism, biological effects, and the future of the nuclear industry. This book is highly recommended both for its content and its accuracy, and should be ready by everyone interested in our nuclear future."
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Nuclear Energy
Book Subtitle: Principles, Practices, and Prospects
Authors: David Bodansky
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b138326
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2005
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-20778-0Published: 09 September 2004
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-1924-3Published: 05 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-26931-3Published: 25 June 2007
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XXII, 694
Additional Information: Originally published by American Institute of Physics
Topics: Particle and Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons, Nuclear Energy