Nuclear Principles in Engineering

Written for students, engineers, physicians and scientists who need information in basic nuclear concepts and calculation methods using numerous examples and illustrative computer application areas. This book covers nuclear principles as they apply to: power production propulsion; electric generators for space applications; imaging; and more.

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Nuclear engineering plays an important role in various industrial, health care, and energy processes. Modern 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. "Nuclear Principles in Engineering" is written for students, engineers, physicians and scientists who need up-to-date information in basic nuclear concepts and calculation methods using numerous examples and illustrative computer application areas. 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; and homeland security.