Nuclear Materials Science

Concerns Around Global Warming Have Led To A Nuclear Renaissance In Many Countries, Meanwhile The Nuclear Industry Is Warning Already Of A Need To Train More Nuclear Engineers And Scientists, Who Are Needed In A Range Of Areas From Healthcare And Radiation Detection To Space Exploration And Advanced Materials As Well As For The Nuclear Power Industry. Here, Karl Whittle Provides A Solid Overview Of The Intersection Of Nuclear Engineering And Materials Science At A Level Approachable By Advanced Students From Materials, Engineering And Physics. The Text Explains The Unique Aspects Needed In The Design And Implementation Of Materials For Use In Demanding Nuclear Settings.