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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. . New coverage on nuclear safety concerns following 9/11, including radiation and terrorism, nuclear plant security, and use of nuclear techniques to detect weapons materials . New facts on nuclear waste management, including the Yucca Mountain repository. New developments in the use of nuclear-powered systems for generating cheap and abundant hydrogen from water using nuclear technology . New information on prospects for new nuclear power reactors and their applications for electricity and desalination . New end-of-chapter Exercises and Answers, lists of Internet resources, and updated references.. New instructor web site including Solutions to Exercises and PowerPoint slides. New student web site containing computer programs for use with Computer Exercises

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 4 reviews)

nuclear book by J. M. Lisenby (NC)

4 Stars
October 02, 2008
The book binding was in bad shape when I received it however I believe that is due to shipping constraints. Overall a good experience.

Good introduction to nuclear energy by A. Devoto

4 Stars
August 02, 2005
This introduction to nuclear physics is very clear and covers all the essential elements.

A student's perspective by Emily Colvin (Atlanta, GA United States)

1 Stars
April 22, 2004
This was used as the textbook for my introduction to nuclear engineering class. While the information as present and relevant, it is presented in a meandering way that doesn't tell you what's important. The problems presented at the end of each chapter expect you to remember numbers and formulas that may have only been mentioned in passing 7 chapters ago. Further, each step of the problems has been rounded, making the final answer very different from that gained by simply doing the entire equation all at once. This may have been understandable when the first edition was written, but we have progressed significantly beyond the slide-rule, and the new generation of nuclear engineers is operating with much more sophisticated technology. The available instructor's answer guide to the problems does not even give the location of equations and numbers, nor is there a comprehensive appendix with all forumlas and numbers.

I thought it was wonderful

5 Stars
February 17, 1999
it was incredable it was pack full of information it was great for my project I recamend it to anyone

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