Nuclear power and engineering Books

This comprehensive bibliography (6248 entries) is the first of its kind in the general field of nuclear target preparation for use with particle accelerators. The dates covered are 1936 to June 1980. The bibliography includes...

The Workshop on Radiative Corrections: Results and Perspectives was held at the University of Sussex in fine weather between July 9 and 14 1989. The Workshop was weIl timed: the day after its concluding session the first beam...

The Advanced Research Workshop on QeD Hard Hadronic Processes was held on 8-13 October 1987 at Hotel on the Cay, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands. The underlying theme of the workshop, the first in a series, was an examination,...

In working with graduate students in engineering physics at the University of Virginia on research problems in gas kinetics, radiation biology, ion­ materials interactions, and upper-atmosphere chemistry, it became quite...

The Cargese Summer Institute 1B75 on Weak and Electromagnetic Interactions at High Energies was organized by the Universite Pierre et Marie Curie (M. LEVY et J. L. BASDEVANT), the Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven (R. GASTMANS)...

As we enter mid-19Bl, the Reagan administration is completing a review of U. s. nuclear waste management policy. Major revisions in the recently announced Carter administration policies are expected. Reagan is a strong...

The main goal of the meeting was to facilitate and encourage the application of recent developments in the physical and mathematical sciences to the analysis of deterministic and stochastic processes in nuclear engineering. In...

This volume contains the lectures presented at the NATO Advanced study Institute "Fundamental Processes of Atomic Dynamics" held in Maratea. Italy from September 20th to October 2nd 1987. The institute and this volume were...

The fourth course of the International School of Physics of Exotic Atoms took place at the "Ettore Majorana" Center for Scien­ tific Culture, Erice, from March 31 to April 6, 1984. As tradition, exotic atoms have been a tool...

This is the official record of the International Symposium on "The Role of Nuclear Engineering for an Uncertain Future" which was held on No­ vember 5 and 6, 1980, at Keidanren Hall in Tokyo, in connection with the 20th...

The third International Symposium on the Scientific Basis for Nuclear Waste Management was held in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 17-20, 1980, as part of the Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society. The purpose of...

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The Advanced Study Institute on "Photoionization and Other Probes of Many-Electron Interactions" was held at the Centre "Les Cigales" in Carry-Ie-Rouet (France), from August 31st till September 13th 1975. The Institute was...

Most of this book was written before October 1973. Thus the statements concerning the energy crisis are now dated, but remain valid nevertheless. However, the term "energy crisis" is no longer the unusual new concept it was...

This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all relevant topics in the field of radiation protection (health physics). The text is organized to introduce the reader to basic principles of radiation emission...

Teeth of Wheels, written by Buchanan and Robertson in 1808, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practical applications of millwork and other machinery. The book focuses on the teeth of wheels, which are essential components of machinery that...

Many facets of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) are relevant to the in-depth discussion of theoretical and experimental aspects of high-energy nucleus-nucleus collisions. Exciting phenomena are being discovered in such...

The 15th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster offered a timely opportunity for an expert assessment of the current situation and suggestions for approaches to managing the information associated with the...

A compendium representing the current state of the art in the modelling, simulation and physics of the interaction of hydrogen and helium with plasma facing materials in fusion reactors. This is the topic that will determine...

The book titled ""The Osmotic Pressure Of Glucose Solutions And The Freezing Point Depressions And Densities Of Solutions Of Glucose And Cane Sugar"" was written by B. Smith Hopkins in 1906. The book is a scientific study that explores the properties of...

Work on the unification of the fundamental particle interac­ tions has continued vigorously since the first Europhysics study Conference on this subject. At that time we emphasized the exis­ tence of two main approaches, one...

Stability and Transport in Magnetic Confinement Systems provides an advanced introduction to the fields of stability and transport in tokamaks. It serves as a reference for researchers with its highly-detailed theoretical background, and contains new...

 Unlock the transformative power of solar energy and embrace a cleaner, greener future with our comprehensive guide to solar power. Discover the science behind solar energy, its numerous benefits, and how to overcome installation challenges.Whether...

This research and reference text assesses the viability of nuclear power within the context of renewable energy and the challenges of climate change. This thoroughly updated second edition contains extensive new content on the prospects of nuclear power...

Until recently, the field of atomic and molecular collisions was left to a handful of practitioners who essentially explored it as a branch of atomic physics and gathered their experimental re­ sults mainly from spectroscopy...

"Fukushima Fallout: Unveiling the Truth behind the 2011 Nuclear Disaster" is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most catastrophic events in modern history. Delve into the heart-wrenching account of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power...

Nuclear energy has long been promoted as a solution to Asia’s growing energy demands with little attention to its often debilitating impact on host communities. Composed by the grassroots organization No Nukes Asia Forum, this book provides a...

Tesis de Máster del año 2014 en eltema Ciencias de la energía, Nota: 10/10, Universidad de Buenos Aires (Instituto Balseiro), Materia: Nuclear Instrumentation, Idioma: Español, Resumen: El trabajo consiste en la estabilización de un sistema detector, el...

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This book describes how the effects of nature's own nuclear reactors have shaped the Earth, the Solar System, the Universe, and the history of life as we know it. It focuses on observed effects that are poorly explained by our standard theories,...

Coast and Harbor Defenses: Or The Substitution of Steam Battering Rams for Ships of War is a book written by Charles Ellet Jr. and published in 1855. The book discusses the concept of using steam-powered battering rams as a replacement for traditional...

The "Capstone Engineering Design Workbook" is an invaluable resource tailored for senior engineering students undertaking their capstone projects. This workbook provides a structured approach to the entire engineering design process, guiding students...

Nuclear technology is a dynamic field and has gained global significance in the past decade. This book elucidates new techniques of nuclear technology and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. It consists of contributions made by...

The Hans Kleinpoppen Symposium on "Complete Scattering Experiments" th was held in honor of Hans Kleinpoppen's 70 birthday. It took place in Il Ciocco, Italy. The symposium had two purposes: to present the work that Hans...

The branch of engineering which deals with the application of different sub-atomic processes based on the principles of nuclear physics is known as nuclear engineering. The two primary sub-atomic processes, which are dealt within this field are fission...

On The Development Of Viviparous Osseous Fishes And Of The Atlantic Salmon is a scientific book written by John Adam Ryder and published in 1885. The book provides a detailed study of the development of viviparous osseous fishes, including the Atlantic...

A study of the legacy of nuclear contamination in the Soviet Union. It gives the location and characteristics of the accumulated radioactive material and wastes by each sector, from ore and mining to use and disposal. It describes types of storage,...

The Story Of The Telegraph: And A History Of The Great Atlantic Cable (1858) is a historical book written by Charles Frederick Briggs. The book provides a detailed account of the development of the telegraph and the construction of the Great Atlantic...

Australia is an early adopter of new technology and Australians are usually receptive to practical innovations. Nuclear power is, however, the notable exception. Over the past half-century, several inquiries have recognised the potential benefits...

""M�����moire sur le Canal Lat�����ral ������ la Garonne (1832)"" est un livre �����crit par Alexandre Doin. Il s'agit d'un document historique important qui d�����crit le canal lat�����ral ������ la Garonne, qui est l'un des canaux les plus importants...

The handbook aims to provide a comprehensive resource for understanding ionizing radiation dosimetry, catering to experts, policymakers, and interested readers. The content of the handbook is focused on two main aspects of dose measurements: external...

This handbook provides a comprehensive review of radiation present in the environment, its sources, dose measurement techniques, exposures in natural and man-made radiation environments, policies governing radiation safety, societal applications of...