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Engineering (R0) eBook Series

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  • Frontiers in Fusion Research

    Physics and Fusion

    by Mitsuru Kikuchi ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    Frontiers in Fusion Research provides a systematic overview of the latest physical principles of fusion and plasma confinement. It is primarily devoted to the principle of magnetic plasma confinement, that has been systematized through 50 years of fusion research. Frontiers in Fusion Research begins with an introduction to the study of plasma, discussing the astronomical birth of hydrogen energy ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

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  • Nuclear Energy

    An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes

    by Raymond L. Murray, Keith E. Holbert ...
    Nuclear Energy is one of the most popular texts ever published on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. This newest edition continues the tradition of offering a holistic treatment of everything the undergraduate engineering student needs to know in a clear and accessible way. The book presents a comprehensive overview of radioactivity, radiation protection, nuclear ... Read more

    $71.09 USD

  • The Nuclear Environmentalist

    Is There a Green Road to Nuclear Energy?

    by Juan José Gomez Cadenas ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book explains how society will face an energy crisis in the coming decades owing to increasing scarcity of fossil fuels and climate change impacts. It carefully explores this coming crisis and concisely examines all of the major technologies related to energy production (fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear) and their impacts on our society and environment. The author argues that it is wrong ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • Terawatt Solar Photovoltaics

    Roadblocks and Opportunities

    by Meng Tao ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    Solar energy will undoubtedly become a main source of energy in our life by the end of this century, but how big of a role will photovoltaics play in this new energy infrastructure? Besides cost and efficiency, there are other barriers for current solar cell technologies to become a noticeable source of energy in the future. Availability of raw materials, energy input, storage of solar electricity ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Global Climate Change - The Technology Challenge

    Edited by Frank Princiotta ...
    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    In order to avoid the potentially catastrophic impacts of global warming, the current 3% CO2 global emission growth rate must be transformed to a 1 to 3% declining rate, as soon as possible. This will require a rapid and radical transformation of the world’s energy production and end use systems. The current generation of energy technologies are not capable of achieving the level of mitigation ... Read more

    $188.09 USD

  • The Nuclear Imperative

    A Critical Look at the Approaching Energy Crisis (More Physics for Presidents)

    by Jeff Eerkens ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    In this well documented global wake-up call, nuclear physicist Jeff Eerkens explores remedies for the impending energy crisis, when oil and natural gas are depleted. Because burning coal worsens the problem of global warming, alternate energy sources must be instituted. The Nuclear Imperative demonstrates with scientific documentation that solar, wind, and biomass power alone, while helpful, are ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • Neutron Fluctuations

    A Treatise on the Physics of Branching Processes

    by Imre Pazsit, Lenard Pal ...
    The transport of neutrons in a multiplying system is an area of branching processes with a clear formalism. Neutron Fluctuations presents an account of the mathematical tools used in describing branching processes, which are then used to derive a large number of properties of the neutron distribution in multiplying systems with or without an external source. In the second part of the book, the ... Read more

    $202.49 USD

  • Physics of Societal Issues

    Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy

    by David Hafemeister ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book provides the reader with essential tools needed to analyze complex societal issues and demonstrates the transition from physics to modern-day laws and treaties. This second edition features new equation-oriented material and extensive data sets drawing upon current information from experts in their fields. Problems to challenge the reader and extend discussion are presented on three ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Hydrogen Generation from Ethanol using Plasma Reforming Technology

    by JianHua Yan, ChangMing Du ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This book provides an overview of hydrogen production from renewable resources such as ethanol using plasma or plasma-catalytic technologies. Further, it presents a balanced and comprehensive treatment of the core principles, novel plasma reactors and diagnostics, as well as state-of-the-art plasma energy applications. It brings together technological advances and research on plasma generators and ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Preparing the Ground for Renewal of Nuclear Power

    Edited by Behram N. Kursunogammalu, Stephan L. Mintz, Arnold Perlmutter ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This conference proceedings explores issues surrounding the replacement of existing nuclear power plants when they reach the end of their useful life. Topics covered include: Nuclear competitiveness regarding politics and power plant evolution; social acceptance regarding communication, information, waste, and safety proliferation; and durability regarding resources and effects on the environment. ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Nuclear Fusion with Polarized Fuel

    Edited by Alexander Vasilyev, Ralf Engels, Markus Büscher, Giuseppe Ciullo ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book offers a detailed examination of the latest work on the potential of polarized fuel to realize the vision of energy production by nuclear fusion. It brings together contributions from nuclear physicists and fusion physicists with the aims of fostering exchange of information between the two communities, describing the current status in the field, and examining new ideas and projects ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Plasma Science and Technology for Emerging Economies

    An AAAPT Experience

    Edited by Rajdeep Singh Rawat ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book highlights plasma science and technology-related research and development work at institutes and universities networked through Asian African Association for Plasma Training (AAAPT) which was established in 1988. The AAAPT, with 52 member institutes in 24 countries, promotes the initiation and intensification of plasma research and development through cooperation and technology sharing ... Read more

    $188.09 USD