Nuclear Fission Reactors - Potential Role and Risks of Converters and Breeders (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983)

Nuclear power offers an abundant energy supply for the long term and at reasonable costs. Both are badly needed in this world of limited energy reserves and rising energy prices. On the other hand, there are questions widely discussed in the public on nuclear safety, on acceptable means of nuclear waste disposal, and concern on the proliferation of nuclear weapon capabilities. Public confu sion is widespread since facts are often overshadowed by emotions. Recognizing the need for reliable, factual and comprehensive information on nuclear energy, this book on Nuclear Fission Reactors is published .to present the scientific and technical facts of nuclear fission reactors, and to analyse their potential role and risks. The author, Professor Dr. G. Kessler, has worked in nuclear research and project management since 1963. From 1975 to 1978, he acted as project leader for the German/Belgian/Dutch Fast Breeder research and. development activi ties. Since then, he has been Director of the Institute of Neutron Physics and Reactor Technology in the Karlsruhe Nuclear Research Centre. The book is part of the series "Topics in Energy" issued by Springer Publish ers. The intention of this series of in-depth analyses is to present the facts, inherent problems, trends and prospects of energy demand, resources and tech nologies. The vital importance of energy for human activities has become apparent to the public particularly through dramatic events in the area of oil supply."

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Austria
Series:	Topics in Energy
Release date:	2012
First published:	1983
Authors:	Gunther Kessler
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	258
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
ISBN-13:	978-3-7091-7624-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Atomic & molecular physics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Nuclear structure physics Promotions
LSN:	3-7091-7624-7
Barcode:	9783709176245

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