On 16 July 1945, the Nuclear Age began with the explosion of the first atomic bomb and the words of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds. While the threat of mutually assured destruction kept a lid on a...Loe edasi...
This book explores the interplay between intergenerational justice and intra-generational justice using nuclear waste management as a consistent case to explore these themes....Loe edasi...
This book provides a self-contained account of neutron star properties, microscopic nuclear dynamics and the recent observational developments in multimessenger astronomy....Loe edasi...
This book provides an introductory exploration of nuclear reactor theory, designed for students, physicists, and engineers entering the field for the first time. It employs simplified models based on diffusion theory to facilitate numerical calcul...Loe edasi...
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the high-temperature thermophysical properties of the liquid state of metals essential for aerospace and nuclear applications. It begins by tracing the development of rapid electrical pulse heating, offe...Loe edasi...
This book explores the complex dynamics of trust, mistrust, and distrust in European nuclear energy and radioactive waste management through rigorous transnational, comparative, and historical analysis. As nuclear energy expe...Loe edasi...
This book systematically elucidates the latest breakthroughs in Grain Boundary Engineering (GBE) technology for addressing the critical industry challenge of intergranular stress corrosion cracking in key components of nuclear power plants. Focusing...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 04-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: De Gruyter, ISBN-13: 9783111556895)
The progress and goals of the ITER project, i.e., international nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject aimed at creating energy through a fusion process similar to that of the Sun, reflect the important role and service conditions of...Loe edasi...
Experimental fusion facilities are integral to advancing fusion research and informing the design of future power-producing plants. As some of these facilities enter decommissioning, early experience is being gained in dismantling activated componen...Loe edasi...
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
Sari: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Reports
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: United Nations, ISBN-13: 9789210033312)
The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) established by the General Assembly in 1955 assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation on human health and the environment. This is the secon...Loe edasi...
As global momentum towards fusion energy accelerates, this publication provides a timely and important overview of the international fusion regulatory landscape. It addresses the need for robust and harmonized frameworks by documenting the practices...Loe edasi...
This Safety Guide provides recommendations on geotechnical engineering aspects that are important to the safety of nuclear installations, such as site investigation planning, evaluation of geotechnical hazards, considerations for design and analyses,...Loe edasi...
This TECDOC was developed under the Regulatory Track of the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI) and presents a structured process for conducting multinational, pre-licensing joint regulatory reviews of small modular reactor (S...Loe edasi...
The nuclear fuel cycle comprises a diverse range of processes and, consequently, a wide variety of facility types. This diversity typically gives rise to a wider range of decommissioning challenges, such as managing significant quantities of actinid...Loe edasi...
Climate change is reshaping the environmental context in which nuclear power plants operate. Nuclear power plants are built with robust safety and design margins informed by historical meteorological and hydrological data, as well as by lessons lear...Loe edasi...
This publication presents the conferences main findings, key messages, and proposed way forward, reflecting participants shared commitment to advancing safety and sustainability in radioactive waste management, decommissioning, environmental protect...Loe edasi...
This publication compiles a broad range of experiences and practices related to long term operation (LTO) of Nuclear Power Plants from 18 IAEA Member States. Its primary objective is to support nuclear power plants that are preparing to operate beyo...Loe edasi...
