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Nuclear Security

The Nexus Among Science, Technology and Policy

de Michael Nacht, Michael Frank, Stanley Prussin ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
This textbook is the first comprehensive and systematic account of the science, technology and policy issues associated with nuclear energy and nuclear weapons. Throughout their account of the evolution of nuclear policy, from its origin to the early Trump presidency, the authors interweave clear technical expositions of the science and technology that underpin and constrain it. The book begins by ... Leer más

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This textbook is the first comprehensive and systematic account of the science, technology and policy issues associated with nuclear energy and nuclear weapons. Throughout their account of the evolution of nuclear policy, from its origin to the early Trump presidency, the authors interweave clear technical expositions of the science and technology that underpin and constrain it. The book begins by
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SuperFuel

Thorium, the Green Energy Source for the Future

de Richard Martin ...

Series series MacSci
A riveting look at how an alternative source of energy is revoluntionising nuclear power, promising a safe and clean future for millions, and why thorium was sidelined at the height of the Cold WarIn this groundbreaking account of an energy revolution in the making, award-winning science writer Richard Martin introduces us to thorium, a radioactive element and alternative nuclear fuel that is far ... Leer más

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A riveting look at how an alternative source of energy is revoluntionising nuclear power, promising a safe and clean future for millions, and why thorium was sidelined at the height of the Cold WarIn this groundbreaking account of an energy revolution in the making, award-winning science writer Richard Martin introduces us to thorium, a radioactive element and alternative nuclear fuel that is far
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Atomic Awakening

de James Mahaffey ...

“Persuasive and based on deep research. Atomic Awakening taught me a great deal." —NatureThe American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death. With Hiroshima and the Cold War still ringing in our ears, our perception of all things nuclear is seen through the lens of weapons development. Nuclear power is full of mind-bending theories, deep secrets, and ... Leer más

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“Persuasive and based on deep research. Atomic Awakening taught me a great deal." —NatureThe American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death. With Hiroshima and the Cold War still ringing in our ears, our perception of all things nuclear is seen through the lens of weapons development. Nuclear power is full of mind-bending theories, deep secrets, and
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Hell's Fire: A Documentary History of the American Atomic and Thermonuclear Weapons Projects, from Hiroshima to the Cold War and the War on Terror

de Lenny Flank ...

A history of nuclear weapons, from the Manhattan Project which built the atomic bomb, to the "Mike" test which paved the way for the hydrogen bomb, to the "war on terror" which seeks an entire new generation of "earth-penetrating" nuclear bombs. ... Leer más

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A history of nuclear weapons, from the Manhattan Project which built the atomic bomb, to the "Mike" test which paved the way for the hydrogen bomb, to the "war on terror" which seeks an entire new generation of "earth-penetrating" nuclear bombs.
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The Apocalypse Factory

Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age

de Steve Olson ...

A thrilling narrative of scientific triumph, decades of secrecy, and the unimaginable destruction wrought by the creation of the atomic bomb.It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a ... Leer más

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A thrilling narrative of scientific triumph, decades of secrecy, and the unimaginable destruction wrought by the creation of the atomic bomb.It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a
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Nuclear Energy

What Everyone Needs to Know®

de Charles D. Ferguson ...

Series series What Everyone Needs To Know®
Originally perceived as a cheap and plentiful source of power, the commercial use of nuclear energy has been controversial for decades. Worries about the dangers that nuclear plants and their radioactive waste posed to nearby communities grew over time, and plant construction in the United States virtually died after the early 1980s. The 1986 disaster at Chernobyl only reinforced nuclear power's ... Leer más

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Originally perceived as a cheap and plentiful source of power, the commercial use of nuclear energy has been controversial for decades. Worries about the dangers that nuclear plants and their radioactive waste posed to nearby communities grew over time, and plant construction in the United States virtually died after the early 1980s. The 1986 disaster at Chernobyl only reinforced nuclear power's
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Conspiracy - HAARP

Good Or Evil

de Grant Boyden ...

Series series Conspiracy
Is it one of the worlds most controversial tools of science or just another weapon of mass destruction? The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, AKA HAARP, is an ionospheric research program designed to advance our understanding of Earth Science.But, HAARP is not only capable of helping mankind, it can destroy it too. This book will make you stop and think because the difference with ... Leer más

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Is it one of the worlds most controversial tools of science or just another weapon of mass destruction? The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, AKA HAARP, is an ionospheric research program designed to advance our understanding of Earth Science.But, HAARP is not only capable of helping mankind, it can destroy it too. This book will make you stop and think because the difference with
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From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You

A Primer on Radiation and Health

de Dale Dewar, Florian Oelck ...

The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, brought radiation to international attention but the exact nature of what had been unleashed was still unclear to most. The 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant again made headlines with estimates of fatalities ranging from 4000 to almost a million deaths. By the time of the shocking 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant social media meant ... Leer más

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The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, brought radiation to international attention but the exact nature of what had been unleashed was still unclear to most. The 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant again made headlines with estimates of fatalities ranging from 4000 to almost a million deaths. By the time of the shocking 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant social media meant
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A Piece of the Sun

The Quest for Fusion Energy

de Daniel Clery ...

How physicists are trying to solve our energy problems—by unlocking the secrets of the sun: "Explain[s] cutting-edge science with remarkable lucidity." — BooklistThis revelatory book tells the story of the scientists who believe the solution to the planet's ills can be found in the original energy source: the Sun itself. There, at its center, the fusion of 620 million tons of hydrogen every second ... Leer más

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How physicists are trying to solve our energy problems—by unlocking the secrets of the sun: "Explain[s] cutting-edge science with remarkable lucidity." — BooklistThis revelatory book tells the story of the scientists who believe the solution to the planet's ills can be found in the original energy source: the Sun itself. There, at its center, the fusion of 620 million tons of hydrogen every second
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The Age of Radiance

The Epic Rise and Dramatic Fall of the Atomic Era

de Craig Nelson ...

“A thrilling, intense, and disturbing account of the atomic era, from the discovery of X-rays to the tragic meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant…Rich with powerful images and fraught with drama” (The Christian Science Monitor).When Marie Curie, Enrico Fermi, and Edward Teller forged the science of radioactivity, they began a revolution that ran from the nineteenth century ... Leer más

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“A thrilling, intense, and disturbing account of the atomic era, from the discovery of X-rays to the tragic meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant…Rich with powerful images and fraught with drama” (The Christian Science Monitor).When Marie Curie, Enrico Fermi, and Edward Teller forged the science of radioactivity, they began a revolution that ran from the nineteenth century
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Nuclear Power: A Very Short Introduction

A Very Short Introduction

de Maxwell Irvine ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
With the World desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gasses, nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news, following the increasing cost of fossil fuels and concerns about the security of their future supply. However, the term 'nuclear power' causes anxiety in many people and there is confusion concerning the nature and extent of the associated risks. Here, Maxwell Irvine ... Leer más

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With the World desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gasses, nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news, following the increasing cost of fossil fuels and concerns about the security of their future supply. However, the term 'nuclear power' causes anxiety in many people and there is confusion concerning the nature and extent of the associated risks. Here, Maxwell Irvine
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Bomb Scare

The History & Future of Nuclear Weapons

de Joseph Cirincione ...

"A welcome antidote to the strange confluence of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) opponents" by one of America's best known weapons experts (Christopher F. Chyba, Science).With clarity and expertise, Joseph Cirincione presents an even-handed look at the history of nuclear proliferation and an optimistic vision of its future, providing a comprehensive survey of the wide range of critical ... Leer más

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"A welcome antidote to the strange confluence of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) opponents" by one of America's best known weapons experts (Christopher F. Chyba, Science).With clarity and expertise, Joseph Cirincione presents an even-handed look at the history of nuclear proliferation and an optimistic vision of its future, providing a comprehensive survey of the wide range of critical
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