Springer, 2005, Pages: 442
This book is an introduction to nuclear principles with special emphasis on engineering applications. Topics such as neutron physics, nuclear structure and radiation interactions are illustrated through numerous examples that include detailed solutions and links to theory. The reader will find plenty of descriptive easy-to-grasp models and analogies with rather simplified mathematics. A athematical formula says little unless we understand the physical context. Hence, priority is given to developing
physical intuition rather than mathematical formalism.
Nuclear engineering plays an important role in various industrial, health care, and energy processes. Mode physics has generated its fundamental principles. A growing number of students and practicing engineers need updated material to access the technical language and content of nuclear principles.
This book offers background and a basis for technology development in inherently safe reactors, medical imaging and integrated cancer therapies, food technology, radiation shielding, and nuclear space applications. It is intended to be a resource for practicing engineers and a text for university
students in science and engineering.
Drawing upon years of practical experience and research Tatjana Jevremovic covers nuclear principles as they apply to:
- Power production propulsion
- Electric generators for space applications
- Diagnostics and treatment in medicine
- Imaging
- Homeland security
This book is an introduction to nuclear principles with special emphasis on engineering applications. Topics such as neutron physics, nuclear structure and radiation interactions are illustrated through numerous examples that include detailed solutions and links to theory. The reader will find plenty of descriptive easy-to-grasp models and analogies with rather simplified mathematics. A athematical formula says little unless we understand the physical context. Hence, priority is given to developing
physical intuition rather than mathematical formalism.
Nuclear engineering plays an important role in various industrial, health care, and energy processes. Mode physics has generated its fundamental principles. A growing number of students and practicing engineers need updated material to access the technical language and content of nuclear principles.
This book offers background and a basis for technology development in inherently safe reactors, medical imaging and integrated cancer therapies, food technology, radiation shielding, and nuclear space applications. It is intended to be a resource for practicing engineers and a text for university
students in science and engineering.
Drawing upon years of practical experience and research Tatjana Jevremovic covers nuclear principles as they apply to:
- Power production propulsion
- Electric generators for space applications
- Diagnostics and treatment in medicine
- Imaging
- Homeland security