Energy from Nuclear Fission An Introduction
This book provides an overview on nuclear physics and energy production from nuclear fission. It serves as a readable and reliable source of information for anyone who wants to have a well-balanced opinion about exploitation of nuclear fission in power plants. The text is divided into two parts; the...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
| Series: | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Part I. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
- 1. The Building Blocks of Matter
- 2. Radioactivity and Penetrating Power of Nuclear Radiation
- 3. Nuclear Reactions and Fission
- Part II. Nuclear Energy from Nuclear Fission
- 4. Nuclear Reactors
- 5. Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection
- 6. Management of Radioactive Waste
- Glossary