Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (January 9, 2017) © 2018

  • John R. Lamarsh Late Professor with the New York Polytechnic Institute
  • Anthony J. Baratta Pennsylvania State University
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For junior- and senior-level courses in Nuclear Engineering.

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 4th Edition reflects changes in the industry since the 2001 publication of its predecessor. With recent data and information, including expanded discussions about the worldwide nuclear renaissance and the development and construction of advanced plant designs, the text aims to provide students with a modern, high-level introduction to nuclear engineering. The nuclear industry is constantly in flux, and the 4th Edition helps students understand real-world applications of nuclear technology in the United States and across the globe.

Table of contents

  • 1. Nuclear Engineering
  • 2. Atomic and Nuclear Physics
  • 3. Interaction of Radiation with Matter
  • 4. Nuclear Reactors and Nuclear Power
  • 5. Neutron Diffusion and Moderation
  • 6. Nuclear Reactor Theory
  • 7. The Time-Dependent Reactor
  • 8. Heat Removal from Nuclear Reactors
  • 9. Radiation Protection
  • 10. Radiation Shielding
  • 11. Reactor Licensing, Safety, and the Environment
  • Appendixes
  • I. Units and Conversion Factors
  • II. Fundamental Constants and Data
  • III. Vector Operations in Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates
  • IV. Thermodynamic and Physical Properties
  • V. Bessel Functions
  • Index

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