Nuclear energy
Lüsted, Marcia Amidon2014
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Abstract: In this title, discover what nuclear energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn how researchers are working to solve nuclear energys problems, including radiation dangers, handling nuclear waste, and making new plants more efficient, cheaper, smaller, and safer.
Main title:
Nuclear energy / Marcia Amidon Lusted.
Author:
Lüsted, Marcia Amidon, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Minneapolis [Minnesota] : ABDO Publishing Comapny, [2013]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2014.
Collation:
1 online resource (14 entries) : 37 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 112 pages : color illustrations, color map
Contents:
Introduction -- From atom to energy -- Making and using nuclear power -- The history of nuclear energy -- The pros and cons of nuclear energy -- Regulating nuclear energy -- Radiation -- The waste problem -- A fresh look.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781784029302 (electronic)9781617834660 (print)
Dewey class:
621.483
LC class:
TK9148
Language:
English
BRN:
502073
Electronic access:
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