Irvine, J. M.

Nuclear power : a very short introduction / Maxwell Irvine. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2011. - xx, 132 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 268 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126) and index.

1. A new science is born ; 2. A new technology is developed ; 3. Thermal nuclear reactors ; 4. Nuclear fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste management ; 5. Nuclear safety ; 6. The cost of nuclear power ; 7. Nuclear fusion power ; 8. The need for nuclear power ; Appendix

9780199584970 (pbk.)

2011283149


Nuclear energy.
Nuclear industry.

R AC 5 / V573