Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

LaMarsh, John R.

ISBN 10: 0132764571 / ISBN 13: 9780132764575

Published by Pearson/Education, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

Publisher: Pearson/Education

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Acceptable

Edition: 3rd Edition

Book Type: book

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Synopsis:

The text is designed for junior and senior level Nuclear Engineering students.

The third edition of this highly respected text offers the most current and complete introduction to nuclear engineering available. Introduction to Nuclear Engineering has been thoroughly updated with new information on French, Russian, and Japanese nuclear reactors. All units have been revised to reflect current standards. In addition to the numerous end-of-chapter problems, computer exercises have been added.

About the Author:

Anthony Baratta is currently a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University and Director of the Nuclear Safety Center. He received the B.A/B.S. degrees in physics/applied physics from Columbia University in 1968 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from Brown University in 1970 and 1978, respectively. His research interests and contributions include reactor safety, reactor kinetics and physics, and the effects of radiation on materials. He has authored many scientific publications and made numerous presentations. He is an active member of the American Nuclear Society and has appeared on many network television and radio broadcasts as an authority on reactor accidents, including the accident at Three Mile Island.