Energy from Nuclear Fission An Introduction /

• Main Authors: De Sanctis, Enzo (Author), Monti, Stefano (Author), Ripani, Marco (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics,
• Subjects: Energy.; Nuclear energy.; Nuclear physics.; Heavy ions.; Hadrons.; Nuclear engineering.; Nuclear Energy.; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.; Nuclear Engineering.; Physics of Energy Technology.

This book provides an overview on nuclear physics and energy production from nuclear fission. It serves as a readable and reliable source of information for anyone who wants to have a well-balanced opinion about exploitation of nuclear fission in power plants. The text is divided into two parts; the...

Table of Contents:

• Part I. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
• 1. The Building Blocks of Matter
• 2. Radioactivity and Penetrating Power of Nuclear Radiation
• 3. Nuclear Reactions and Fission
• Part II. Nuclear Energy from Nuclear Fission
• 4. Nuclear Reactors
• 5. Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection
• 6. Management of Radioactive Waste
• Glossary.