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Nuclear Energy Raymond Murray (Nuclear Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, USA)

Nuclear Energy By Raymond Murray (Nuclear Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, USA)

Summary

A text on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. It presents a comprehensive overview of radioactivity, radiation protection, nuclear reactors, waste disposal, and nuclear medicine. It features facts on nuclear waste management, including the Yucca Mountain repository.

Nuclear Energy Summary

Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes by Raymond Murray (Nuclear Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, USA)

Nuclear Energy is one of the most popular texts ever published on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. This newest edition continues the tradition of offering a holistic treatment of everything the undergraduate engineering student needs to know in a clear and accessible way. Presented is a comprehensive overview of radioactivity, radiation protection, nuclear reactors, waste disposal, and nuclear medicine.

About Raymond Murray (Nuclear Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, USA)

Nuclear Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, USA (deceased)

Table of Contents

Part I BASIC CONCEPTS 1 Energy 2 Atoms and Nuclei 3 Radioactivity 4 Nuclear Processes 5 Radiation and Materials 6 Fission 7 Fusion Part II NUCLEAR SYSTEMS 8 Particle Accelerators 9 Isotope Separators 10 Radiation Detectors 11 Neutron Chain Reactions 12 Nuclear Heat Energy 13 Breeder Reactors 14 Fusion Reactors Part III NUCLEAR ENERGY AND MAN 15 The History of Nuclear Energy 16 Biological Effects of Radiation 17 Information from Isotopes 18 Useful Radiation Effects 19 Reactor Safety and Security 20 Nuclear Propulsion 21 Radiation Protection 22 Radioactive Waste Disposal 23 Laws, Regulations, and Organizations 24 Energy Economics 25 International Nuclear Power 26 Nuclear Explosions 27 The Future Appendix Conversion Factors Atomic and Nuclear Data Answers to Exercises Comments Computer Programs

Additional information

GOR013744803
9780123705471
0123705479
Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes by Raymond Murray (Nuclear Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, USA)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2008-11-26
552
N/A
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