The Physics of Nuclear Reactors (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)

This comprehensive volume offers readers a progressive and highly detailed introduction to the complex behavior of neutrons in general, and in the context of nuclear power generation. A compendium and handbook for nuclear engineers, a source of teaching material for academic lecturers as well as a graduate text for advanced students and other non-experts wishing to enter this field, it is based on the author's teaching and research experience and his recognized expertise in nuclear safety. After recapping a number of points in nuclear physics, placing the theoretical notions in their historical context, the book successively reveals the latest quantitative theories concerning: * The slowing-down of neutrons in matter * The charged particles and electromagnetic rays * The calculation scheme, especially the simplification hypothesis * The concept of criticality based on chain reactions * The theory of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors * The problem of self-shielding * The theory of the nuclear reflector, a subject largely ignored in literature * The computational methods in transport and diffusion theories Complemented by more than 400 bibliographical references, some of which are commented and annotated, and augmented by an appendix on the history of reactor physics at EDF (Electricite De France), this book is the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to and reference resource in neutronics and reactor theory.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	December 2018
First published:	2017
Authors:	Serge Marguet
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 74mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Volumes:	2
Pages:	1445
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-009644-1
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	French
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Scientific standards Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Nuclear structure physics Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Nuclear power & engineering Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Instruments & instrumentation engineering > Engineering measurement & calibration
LSN:	3-03-009644-0
Barcode:	9783030096441

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