Nuclear Energy

Front-Matter_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Front Matter
Copyright_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Copyright
About-the-Authors_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	About the Authors
Preface_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Preface
Part-I-Basic-Concepts_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Basic Concepts
Chapter-1---Energy_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Energy
		Forces and Energy
		Units of Measure
		Thermal Energy
		Radiant Energy
		The Equivalence of Matter and Energy
		Energy and the World
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercise
		References
Chapter-2---Atoms-and-Nuclei_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Atoms and Nuclei
		Atomic Theory
		Gases
		The Atom and Light
		Laser Beams
		Nuclear Structure
		Sizes and Masses of Nuclei
		Binding Energy
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
Chapter-3---Radioactivity_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Radioactivity
		Nuclear Stability
		Radioactive Decay
		The Decay Law
		Radioactive Chains
			Buildup and Decay
			Compound Decay
			Serial Decay Chains
			Complex Decay
		Measurement of Half-Life
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-4---Nuclear-Processes_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Nuclear Processes
		Transmutation of Elements
		Energy Conservation
		Momentum Conservation
		Reaction Rates
		Particle Attenuation
		Neutron Cross-sections
		Neutron Migration
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercise
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-5---Radiation-and-Materials_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Radiation and Materials
		Ionizing Radiation
		Light Charged Particle Interactions
		Heavy Charged Particle Stopping by Matter
		Gamma Ray Interactions With Matter
			Photon-Electron Scattering
			Photoelectric Effect
			Electron-Positron Pair Production
			Photon Attenuation
		Neutron Reactions
		Radiation Effects and Damage
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-6---Fission_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Fission
		The Fission Process
		Energy Considerations
		Byproducts of Fission
		Energy From Nuclear Fuels
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-7---Fusion_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Fusion
		Fusion Reactions
		Electrostatic and Nuclear Forces
		Thermonuclear Reactions in a Plasma
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercise
		References
		Further Reading
Part-II-Radiation-and-Its-Uses_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Radiation and its Uses
Chapter-8---The-History-of-Nuclear-Energy_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	The History of Nuclear Energy
		The Rise of Nuclear Physics
		The Discovery of Fission
		The Development of Nuclear Weapons
		The Atomic Energy Acts
		International Atomic Energy Agency
		Reactor Research and Development
		The Nuclear Controversy
		Summary
		Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-9---Particle-Accelerators_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Particle Accelerators
		Electric and Magnetic Forces
		High-Voltage Machines
		Linear Accelerator
		Cyclotron and Betatron
		Synchrotron and Collider
		Accelerator Applications
		Spallation
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-10---Biological-Effects-of-Radiation_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Biological Effects of Radiation
		Physiological Effects
		Radiation Dose Units
		Basis for Limits of Exposure
		Sources of Radiation Dosage
		Radiation and Terrorism
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercise
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-11---Radiation-Protection_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Radiation Protection
		Protective Measures
		Calculation of Dose
		Effects of Distance and Shielding
		Internal Exposure
		Radionuclides in the Environment
		The Radon Problem
		Environmental Radiological Assessment
		Contemporary Radiation Standards
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-12---Radiation-Detectors_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Radiation Detectors
		Detector Characteristics
		Gas Counters
		Neutron Detectors
		Scintillation Counters
		Personnel Dosimetry
		Solid State Detectors
		Statistics of Counting
		Pulse Height Analysis
		Advanced Detectors
		Detectors and Counterterrorism
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-13---Information-From-Isotopes_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Information From Isotopes
		Stable and Radioactive Isotopes
		Tracer Techniques
		Radiopharmaceuticals
		Medical Imaging
		Radioimmunoassay
		Radiometric Dating
		Neutron Activation Analysis
		Radiography
		Radiation Gauges
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-14---Useful-Radiation-Effects_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Useful Radiation Effects
		Medical Treatment
		Radiation Preservation of Food
		Sterilization of Medical Supplies
		Pathogen Reduction
		Crop Mutations
		Insect Control
		Applications in Chemistry
		Transmutation Doping of Semiconductors
		Neutrons in Fundamental Physics
		Neutrons in Biological Studies
		Research With Synchrotron X-Rays
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Part-III-Nuclear-Power_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Nuclear Power
Chapter-15---Isotope-Separators_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Isotope Separators
		Mass Spectrograph
		Gaseous Diffusion Separator
		Gas Centrifuge
		Uranium Enrichment
		Laser Isotope Separation
		Separation of Deuterium
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-16---Neutron-Chain-Reactions_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Neutron Chain Reactions
		Criticality and Multiplication
		Multiplication Factors
		Fast Reactor Criticality
		Thermal Reactor Criticality
		Four-Factor Formula Parameters
		Neutron Flux and Reactor Power
		The Natural Reactor
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-17---Nuclear-Heat-Energy_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Nuclear Heat Energy
		Methods of Heat Transmission
		Fuel Element Conduction and Convection
		Temperature Distributions Through a Reactor
		Steam Generation and Electrical Power Production
		Waste Heat Rejection
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-18---Nuclear-Power-Plants_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Nuclear Power Plants
		Reactor Types
		Power Reactors
		Power Plant Economics
		Light Water Reactors
		Other Generation II Reactors
		Generation III(+) Reactors
		Small Modular Reactors
		Generation IV Reactors
		Summary
		Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-19---Reactor-Theory-Introduction_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Reactor Theory Introduction
		The Diffusion Equation
		Diffusion Equation Solutions
		Reactor Criticality
		Heterogeneous Reactor
		Multigroup Diffusion Theory
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercise
		Reference
		Further Reading
Chapter-20---Time-Dependent-Reactor-Behavior_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Time Dependent Reactor Behavior
		Neutron Population Growth
		Reactor Kinetics
		Reactivity Feedback
		Reactor Control
		Fission Product Poisons
		Fuel Burnup
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-21---Reactor-Safety-and-Security_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Reactor Safety and Security
		Safety Considerations
		Assurance of Safety
		The Nuclear Regulatory Commission
		Emergency Core Cooling and Containment
		Probabilistic Risk Assessment
		The Three Mile Island Accident and Lessons Learned
		Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
		The Chernobyl Accident
		The Fukushima Daiichi Accident
		Philosophy of Safety
		Nuclear Security
		Summary
		Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-22---Nuclear-Propulsion-and-Remote-Power_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Nuclear Propulsion and Remote Power
		Reactors for Naval Propulsion
		Energy Conversion Methods
		Space Reactors
		Radioisotopic Power
		Future Nuclear Space Applications
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-23---Radioactive-Waste-Disposal_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Radioactive Waste Disposal
		The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
		Waste Classification
		Spent Fuel Storage
		Transportation
		Reprocessing
		High-Level Waste Disposal
		Low-Level Waste Generation, Treatment, and Disposal
		Environmental Restoration of Defense Sites
		Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-24---Nuclear-Energy-Future_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Nuclear Energy Future
		World Energy Use
		Nuclear Energy and Sustainable Development
		Components of Electrical Power Cost
		Nuclear Power Stagnation
		Nuclear Power Today
		Greenhouse Effect and Global Climate Change
		International Nuclear Power
			Western Europe
			Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
			East and Southeast Asia
			Other Countries
		Desalination
		Water-Energy Nexus
		The Hydrogen Economy
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercise
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-25---Breeder-Reactors_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Breeder Reactors
		The Concept of Breeding
		Isotope Production and Consumption
		The Fast Breeder Reactor
		Integral Fast Reactor
		Breeding and Uranium Resources
		Recycling and Breeding
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-26---Fusion-Reactors_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Fusion Reactors
		Comparison of Fusion Reactions
		Requirements for Practical Fusion Reactors
		Magnetic Confinement Machines
		Inertial Confinement Machines
		Other Fusion Concepts
		Prospects for Fusion
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercise
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-27---Nuclear-Weapons_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Nuclear Weapons
		Nuclear Power Versus Nuclear Weapons
		Nuclear Explosives
		Nuclear Weapon Effects
		The Prevention of Nuclear War
		Nonproliferation and Safeguards
		IAEA Inspections
		Production of Tritium
		Management of Weapons Uranium and Plutonium
		Summary
		Exercises
		Computer Exercises
		References
		Further Reading
Appendix-A---Reference-Information-and-Data_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Reference Information and Data
Appendix-B---Textbook-Specific-Information_2020_Nuclear-Energy
	Textbook-Specific Information
		How to Use This Book Effectively
		Computer Programs
		Answers to Selected Exercises
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