Nuclear reactor physics / Weston M. Stacey.

Author/creator Stacey, Weston M.
Format Electronic
Edition3rd, revised edition.
Publication InfoWeinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH, [2018]
Descriptionxxx, 735 pages ; 25 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Knovel, Academic, General Engineering & Project Administration
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Contents PART I: BASIC REACTOR PHYSICS: Neutron nuclear reactions ; Neutron Chain Fission Reactors ; Neutron Diffusion Theory ; Neutron Energy Distribution ; Nuclear Reactor Dynamics ; Fuel Burnup ; Nuclear Power Reactors ; Reactor Safety -- PART II: ADVANCED REACTOR PHYSICS: Neutron Transport Theory ; Neutron Slowing Down ; Resonance Absorption ; Neutron Thermalization ; Perturbation and Variational Methods ; Homogenization ; Nodal and Synthesis Methods ; Space-Time Neutron Kinetics -- APPENDICES: A. Some Useful Nuclear Data ; B. Some Useful Mathematical Formulas ; C. Step Functions, Delta Functions, and Other Exotic Beasts ; D. Some Properties of Special Functions ; E. Introduction to Matrices and Matrix Algebra ; F. Introduction to Laplace Transforms.
Abstract This third, completely revised edition of the textbook retains the proven concept of complete and balanced coverage of the topic. The first part looks at basic reactor physics, including, but not limited to nuclear reactions, diffusion theory, reactor dynamics, fuel burnup and reactor safety. The second part then deals with such physically and mathematically more advanced topics as neutron transport theory, resonance absorption and neutron thermalization. For ease of reference, the detailed appendices contain nuclear data, useful mathematical formulas, an overview of special functions as well as an introduction to matrix algebra and Laplace transforms. With its focus on conveying the in-depth knowledge needed by advanced student and professional nuclear engineers, this text is ideal for use in numerous courses, including nuclear reactor physics, advanced nuclear reactor physics, neutron transport theory, nuclear reactor dynamics and stability, and nuclear reactor fuel cycle physics.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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