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Nuclear rockets. --- Rockets, Atomic powered --- Direct energy conversion --- Nuclear propulsion --- Rockets (Aeronautics) --- Space ships --- Space vehicles --- Propulsion systems

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Nuclear reactors. --- Atomic piles --- Chain reaction piles --- Reactors (Nuclear physics) --- Neutron transport theory --- Nuclear energy --- Nuclear engineering --- Nuclear facilities --- Nuclear physics --- Nuclear propulsion

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The evolution of nuclear reactors since the 1942 Fermi experiment can be described along the lines of natural history, with an initial flourish of uninhibited creativity followed by a severe selection process leading to a handful of surviving species, with light water reactors occupying most of the biotope today. The is book combines four approaches: A descriptive one. This gives an overview of the main strengths and weaknesses of the different reactor systems. A historical approach, from the 1940’s to nowadays, with an extrapolation to the near future. The LWR dominance being firmly established, what is the next step? An axiomatic approach. Starting with a set of long term criteria concerning the fuel cycle sustainability, a conceptual solution is established, and then a family of reactor systems is selected for development and qualifycation. A dynamic approach. In the early 2000s, the prevailing image combined a “nuclear renaissance”, a strong limitation of the greenhouse gases concentration and a dynamic growth of the world economy. Updating the strategy in the wake of the last decade events requires a sharper understanding of the driving forces as well as of the influence of the post-Fukushima safety framework on the design constraints. All the books of the “Génie Atomique” series have adopted an instructional approach. Initially intended for INSTN’s students, they can be greatly helpful to physicists and engineers involved in the development or operational aspects of nuclear power.

Nuclear reactors. --- Atomic piles --- Chain reaction piles --- Reactors (Nuclear physics) --- Neutron transport theory --- Nuclear energy --- Nuclear engineering --- Nuclear facilities --- Nuclear physics --- Nuclear propulsion --- Nuclear reactors --- Réacteurs nucléaires --- Automatic control.

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This book covers the basic principles of both fusion and plasma physics, examining their combined application for driving controlled thermonuclear energy. The author begins by explaining the underlying scientific theory, and then goes on to explore the nuances of deployment within thermonuclear reactors. The potential for these technologies to help shape the new generation of clean energy is examined in-depth, encompassing perspectives both highlighting benefits, and warning of challenges associated with the nuclear fusion pathway. The associated computer code and numerical analysis are included in the book. No prior knowledge of plasma physics or fusion is required. Provides a basic scientific grounding in Plasma Physics, as well as in Fusion Demonstrates pathways whereby plasma-driven fusion may be superior to the current generation of fission-based reactors Examines fusion within the broader context of clean energy applications, discussing efficiency, costs and environmental impacts.

Energy. --- Nuclear energy. --- Nuclear physics. --- Thermodynamics. --- Heat engineering. --- Heat transfer. --- Mass transfer. --- Nuclear Energy. --- Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer. --- Particle and Nuclear Physics. --- Plasma (Ionized gases) --- Nuclear reactors. --- Atomic piles --- Chain reaction piles --- Reactors (Nuclear physics) --- Gaseous discharge --- Gaseous plasma --- Magnetoplasma --- Neutron transport theory --- Nuclear energy --- Nuclear engineering --- Nuclear facilities --- Nuclear physics --- Nuclear propulsion --- Ionized gases --- Engineering. --- Construction --- Industrial arts --- Technology --- Atomic nuclei --- Atoms, Nuclei of --- Nucleus of the atom --- Physics --- Mass transport (Physics) --- Thermodynamics --- Transport theory --- Heat transfer --- Thermal transfer --- Transmission of heat --- Energy transfer --- Heat --- Mechanical engineering --- Chemistry, Physical and theoretical --- Dynamics --- Mechanics --- Heat-engines --- Quantum theory --- Atomic energy --- Atomic power --- Energy, Atomic --- Energy, Nuclear --- Nuclear power --- Power, Atomic --- Power, Nuclear --- Force and energy --- Power resources --- Nuclear power plants