Irvine, Maxwell
Nuclear Power: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199584970
- author:
- Irvine, Maxwell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.2 x 11.2 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Energy technology & engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Nuclear Power: A Very Short Introduction by John Maxwell Irvine provides a concise overview of the development of nuclear physics and its emergence as a source of energy. The author explores the nature of nuclear energy, addressing concerns about safety, cost, and waste disposal, in order to dispel widespread confusion surrounding nuclear power. This introduction aims to encourage informed debate about the potential of nuclear power, including its relevance and the possibilities of nuclear fusion.
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