3rd Edition
Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Third Edition, presents the nuclear science concepts needed to understand and quantify the whole range of nuclear phenomena. Noted for its accessible level and approach, the Third Edition of this long-time bestselling textbook provides overviews of nuclear physics, nuclear power, medicine, propulsion, and radiation detection. Its flexible organization allows for use with Nuclear Engineering majors and those in other disciplines. The Third Edition features updated coverage of the newest nuclear reactor designs, fusion reactors, radiation health risks, and expanded discussion of basic reactor physics with added examples. A complete Solutions Manual and figure slides for classroom projection are available for instructors adopting the text.
Fundamental Concepts
Modern Units
The Atom
Chart of Nuclides
Modern Physics Concepts
The Special Theory of Relativity
Radiation as Waves and Particles
Quantum Mechanics
Addendum 1: Derivation of Some Special Relativity Results
Addendum 2: Solutions to Schrodinger’s Wave Equation
Atomic/Nuclear Models
Development of the Modern Atom Model
Models of the Nucleus
Nuclear Energetics
Binding Energy
Binding Energies of Isotopes
Nucleon Separation Energy
Nuclear Reactions
Examples of Binary Nuclear Reactions
Q-Value for a Reaction
Conservation of Charge and Calculation of Q-Values
Q-Value for Reactions Producing Excited Nuclei
Radioactivity
Radioactive Decay Diagrams
Energetics of Radioactive Delay
Characteristics of Radioactive Decay
Decay Dynamics
Naturally Occurring Radionuclides
Radiodating
Radioactive Decay Data
Binary Nuclear Reactions
Types of Binary Reactions
Kinematics of Binary Two-Product Nuclear Reactions
Reaction Threshold Energy
Applications of Binary Kinematics
Reactions Involving Neutrons
Characteristics of the Fission Reaction
Fusion Reactions
Radiation Interactions with Matter
Attenuation of Neutral Particle Beams
Calculation of Radiation Interaction Rates
Photon Interactions
Neutron Interactives
Attenuation of Charged Particles
Detection and Measurement of Radiation by Douglas S. McGregor
Gas-Filled Detectors
Scintillation Detectors
Semiconductor Detectors
Personal Dosimeters
Other Interesting Detectors
Measurement Theory
Detection Equipment
Radiation Doses and Hazard Assessment
Historical Roots
Dosimetric Quantities
Doses from Ingested Radionuclides
Natural Exposures for Humans
Health Effects from Large Acute Doses
Hereditary Effects
Cancer Risks from Radiation Exposures
Radon and Lung Cancer Risks
Radiation Protection Standards
Radiation Hormesis
Principles of Nuclear Reactors
Neutron Moderation
Thermal Neutrons
Thermal-Neutron Properties of Fuels
The Neutron Life Cycle in a Thermal Reactor
Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Cores
Reflectors
Reactor Kinetics
Reactivity Kinetics
Reactivity Feedback
Fission Product Poisons
Addendum 1: The Diffusion Equation
Addendum 2: Kinetic Model with Delayed Neutrons
Addendum 3: Solution for a Step Reactivity Insertion
Nuclear Power
Nuclear Electric Power
Generation II Pressurized Water Reactors
Generation II Boiling Water Reactors
Generation III Nuclear Reactor Designs
Generation IV Nuclear Reactor Designs
Other Advanced Reactor Concepts
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Nuclear Propulsion
Fusion Rectors and Other Conversion Devices
Fusion Reactors
Magnetically Confined Fusion (MCF)
Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
Other Fusion Machines
Thermoelectric Generators
Nuclear Technology in Industry and Research
Production in Radioisotopes
Industrial and Research Uses of Radioisotopes and Radiation
Tracer Applications
Materials Affect Radiation
Radiation Affects Materials
Particle Accelerators
Medical Applications of Nuclear Technology
Diagnostic Imaging
Radioimmunoassay
Diagnostic Radiotracers
Radioimmunoscintigraphy
Radiation Therapy
Appendix A Fundamental Atomic Data
Appendix B Atomic Mass Table
Appendix C Cross Sections and Related Data
Appendix D Decay Characteristics of Selected Radionuclides
Index
Biography
J. Kenneth Shultis is a professor of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where he holds the Black and Veatch Distinguished Professorship. Dr. Shultis received his BASC degree from the University of Toronto, and his MS and PhD degrees in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining the faculty at Kansas State University he spent a year at the Mathematics Institute of the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. He is the author of five books in the areas of radiation protection and nuclear science and engineering, a Fellow of the American Nuclear Society, and recipient of the ASC’s Rockwell Lifetime Achievement Award.
Richard E. Faw is an Emeritus Professor in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering department, Kansas State University, where he taught from 1962 to 2000. He received his PhD, in Chemical Engineering, from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Faw currently resides in North Carolina. He is also a Fellow of the American Nuclear Society, and recipient of their Rockwell Lifetime Achievement Award for the work he and Dr. Shultis have done in the field of radiation shielding.
"This is a comprehensive introduction to nuclear science and engineering. It’s an ideal book for undergraduate students as a first course in nuclear engineering. The book is well written and the basics are well described for the students. The chapter problems are appropriate to the subject matter and give students good practice examples. This is a really good book for an introductory course on Nuclear Science and Engineering."
— Chaitanya Deo, Georgia Institute of Technology
"The biggest application of nuclear technology is the production of electricity with fission process, one commonly referred as nuclear engineering, which has become a cross-cutting disciplinary by itself. However, nuclear science covers a much broader areas and applications that is beyond the convention domain of nuclear engineering. There are very few books could cover all these topics so well such as this book that starts with fundamental atomic introduction and extends to almost all aspect of nuclear science and engineering topics. Highly recommended as introductory level book to college students and professionals."
—L. Raymond Cao, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
"I have used the earlier editions of this book for a number of years and I plan to continue to use it, in the newer edition, this year and beyond.
I have found this text to be the best for a solid sophomore/junior level nuclear engineering introductory course. In fact, there is much more content than can be covered in a semester, so I find it to be a good text to have on the shelf as a general reference."
—Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University, USA
