Fundamentals of nuclear science and engineering
"This text is an ideal introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear science and engineering. It presents the basic nuclear science needed to understand and quantify nuclear phenomena such as nuclear reactions, nuclear energy, radioactivity, and radiation interactions with matter - exploring the latest advances in the detection and measurement of radiation, fusion and fission energy, stellar evolution, nuclear power reactors, nuclear propulsion, direct conversion of nuclear energy, and applications of nuclear technology in research, industry, agriculture, and medicine."--Jacket
1 online resource (xii, 506 pages) : illustrations
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1. Fundamental Concepts
2. Modern Physics Concepts
3. Atomic/Nuclear Models
4. Nuclear Energetics
5. Radioactivity
6. Binary Nuclear Reactions
7. Radiation Interactions with Matter
8. Detection and Measurement of Radiation
9. Radiation Doses and Hazard Assessment
10. Principles of Nuclear Reactors
11. Nuclear Power
12. Other Methods for Converting Nuclear Energy to Electricity
13. Nuclear Technology in Industry and Research
14. Medical Applications of Nuclear Technology
App. A. Fundamental Atomic Data
App. B. Atomic Mass Table
App. C. Cross Sections and Related Data
App. D. Decay Characteristics of Selected Radionuclides