Nuclear EnergyAn Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes
by Raymond L. Murray
Nuclear Energy, 6th Edition
- Brief Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- About the Author
- 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. Nuclear Systems
- Chapter 8. Particle Accelerators
- Chapter 9. Isotope Separators
- Chapter 10. Radiation Detectors[†]
- Chapter 11. Neutron Chain Reactions
- Chapter 12. Nuclear Heat Energy
- Chapter 13. Breeder Reactors
- Chapter 14. Fusion Reactors
- Part III. Nuclear Energy and Man
- Chapter 15. The History of Nuclear Energy
- Chapter 16. Biological Effects of Radiation
- Chapter 17. Information from Isotopes
- Chapter 18. Useful Radiation Effects
- 18.1. Medical Treatment
- 18.2. Radiation Preservation of Food
- 18.3. Sterilization of Medical Supplies
- 18.4. Pathogen Reduction
- 18.5. Crop Mutations
- 18.6. Insect Control
- 18.7. Applications in Chemistry
- 18.8. Transmutation Doping of Semiconductors
- 18.9. Neutrons in Fundamental Physics
- 18.10. Neutrons in Biological Studies
- 18.11. Research with Synchrotron X-rays
- 18.12. Summary
- 18.13. Exercises
- 18.14 References
- Chapter 19. Reactor Safety and Security
- 19.1. Neutron Population Growth
- 19.2. Assurance of Safety
- 19.3. Emergency Core Cooling and Containment
- 19.4. Probabilistic Risk Assessment
- 19.5. The Three Mile Island Accident and Lessons Learned
- 19.6. The Chernobyl Accident
- 19.7. Philosophy of Safety
- 19.8. Nuclear Security
- 19.9. Summary
- 19.10. Exercises
- 19.11. References
- Chapter 20. Nuclear Propulsion
- Chapter 21. Radiation Protection
- Chapter 22. Radioactive Waste Disposal
- 22.1. The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
- 22.2. Waste Classification
- 22.3. Spent Fuel Storage
- 22.4. Transportation
- 22.5. Reprocessing
- 22.6. High-Level Waste Disposal
- 22.7. Low-Level Waste Generation, Treatment, and Disposal
- 22.8. Environmental Restoration of Defense Sites
- 22.9. Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- 22.10. Summary
- 22.11. Exercises
- 22.12 References
- Chapter 23. Laws, Regulations, and Organizations[†]
- 23.1. The Atomic Energy Acts
- 23.2. The Environmental Protection Agency
- 23.3. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- 23.4. The Department of Energy
- 23.5. International Atomic Energy Agency
- 23.6. Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
- 23.7. Department of Homeland Security
- 23.8. Other Organizations
- 23.9. Energy Policy Acts
- 23.10. Summary
- 23.11 References
- Chapter 24. Energy Economics
- Chapter 25. International Nuclear Power
- Chapter 26. Nuclear Explosions
- Chapter 27. The Future
- 27.1. Dimensions
- 27.2. World Energy Use
- 27.3. Nuclear Energy and Sustainable Development
- 27.4. Greenhouse Effect and Global Climate Change
- 27.5. Perspectives
- 27.6. Desalination
- 27.7. Recycling and breeding
- 27.8. The Hydrogen Economy
- 27.9. Next Generation Nuclear Plant
- 27.10. Summary
- 27.11. Exercises
- 27.12 References
- Appendix Appendix
Nuclear Energy
An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes
Raymond L. Murray
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