Fundamentals of Nuclear Reactor Physics 1st (first) Edition by Lewis Ph.D., Elmer E. published by Academic Press

by Elmer E. Lewis

Energy derived from the controlled release of the nuclear transformation of materials--generally the decay of unstable neutrons during fission or fusion of atomsis generally referred to as Nuclear Energy. It works because of the basic physics of nuclear fission, the phenomenon that powers nuclear reactors. Thus, a thorough understanding of the physics of that process is fundamental to the design of any successful nuclear reactor. This new streamlined text will offer a one-semester treatment of the essentials of how the fission nuclear reactor works, the various approaches to the design of reactors, and their safe and efficient operation. The book will offer numerous worked-out examples and end-of-chapter questions to help reinforce the knowledge presented. This book offers an engineering-oriented introduction to nuclear physics, with a particular focus on how those physics are put to work in the service of generating nuclear-based power, particularly the importance of neutron reactions and neutron behavior. Engineering students will find this applications-oriented approach, with many worked-out examples, more accessible and more meaningful as they aspire to become future nuclear engineers.· A clear, general overview of atomic physics from the standpoint of reactor functionality and design, including the sequence of fission reactions and their energy release · In-depth discussion of neutron reactions, including neutron kinetics and the neutron energy spectrum, as well as neutron spatial distribution · Ample worked-out examples and over 100 end-of-chapter problems · Full Solutions Manual

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

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