With growing concerns over environmental issues and global energy consumption, there is increasing interest in nuclear power generation, despite its diminished role in the West over the last few decades. Many of those involved with nuclear power and environmental agencies see co…
"Nuclear Renaissance is a timely appraisal of present nuclear power programme policy and technology, with a look to future expansion and new research directions. It will be essential reading for physicists, engineers, policy-makers, researchers, energy analysts and graduate stud…
by Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Academy of Sciences (U.S.), National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Energy and Environmental Systems, National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Physics and Astronomy, National Research Council (U.S.)., Panel on the Assessment of Inertial Confinement Fusion Targets
Introduction -- Technical Background --Proliferation Risks Associated with Inertial Fusion Energy and With Specific Targe Designs --Evaluation of ICF Targets -- References -- Appendixes, A. Biographical Sketches of Panel Members, B. Panel Meeting Agendas and Presenters, C. Acron…
Originally perceived as a cheap and plentiful source of power, the commercial use of nuclear energy has been controversial for decades. Worries about the dangers that nuclear plants and their radioactive waste posed to nearby communities grew over time, and plant construction in…
