Nuclear Power

With easytoread text fullcolor photos and captivating graphics this bookexamines the background pros and cons and future of nuclear power. Simplifieddiagrams su... » 

With easytoread text fullcolor photos and captivating graphics this bookexamines the background pros and cons and future of nuclear power. Simplifieddiagrams such as the splitting of uranium atoms during nuclear fission and thelabeled parts of a nuclear reactor illustrate advanced concepts. Readers willlearn about nuclear waste reprocessing nuclear radiation and nuclearweapons as well as the accidents at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. Modernnuclear reactor designs such as passive reactors fast reactors pebblebedreactors and heavywater reactors are discussed as well as nuclear fusion.Environmental topics including the burning of fossil fuels carbon dioxideemissions global warming and pollution are also introduced. Informativesidebars bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text andinteractive graphic elements. «