Table of Contents

Part I BASIC CONCEPTS 1 Energy 2 Atoms and Nuclei 3 Radioactivity 4 Nuclear Processes 5 Radiation and Materials 6 Fission 7 Fusion

Part II NUCLEAR SYSTEMS 8 Particle Accelerators 9 Isotope Separators 10 Radiation Detectors 11 Neutron Chain Reactions 12 Nuclear Heat Energy 13 Breeder Reactors 14 Fusion Reactors Part III NUCLEAR ENERGY AND MAN 15 The History of Nuclear Energy 16 Biological Effects of Radiation 17 Information from Isotopes 18 Useful Radiation Effects 19 Reactor Safety and Security 20 Nuclear Propulsion 21 Radiation Protection 22 Radioactive Waste Disposal 23 Laws, Regulations, and Organizations 24 Energy Economics 25 International Nuclear Power 26 Nuclear Explosions 27 The Future Appendix Conversion Factors Atomic and Nuclear Data Answers to Exercises Comments Computer Programs

About the Author

Nuclear Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, USA (deceased)