This is a curated (and open-source) directory of reading material that may be interesting for people just getting into nuclear technology.
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Oldies but goodies.
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| Lamarsh |
A classic introductory level textbook often taught in the first nuclear engineering class that nuclear engineering students take. The old version is available but the third edition is much more common. |
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| Duderstadt & Hamilton |
The classic senior undergraduate nuclear engineering textbook covering the basics of reactor physics, neutron transport calculations, thermal/hydraulics, and plant design. Often taught to the senior class of nuclear engineering students. |
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| Bell and Glasstone |
A graduate-level classic textbook describing the physical concepts and mathematical methods used to predict the behavior of neutrons in nuclear reactors. |
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| M. A. Schultz. |
An excellent and detailed textbook about how to control a chain reacting nuclear power plant |
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| Joseph A. Thie |
An AEC monograph describing noise analysis in nuclear reactors |
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| MIT |
The Future of Nuclear Energy in a Carbon-Constrained World (2018) |
A relatively modern analysis of the nuclear industry |
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| Yang, W.S. |
An excellent overview of fast reactor physics and computational methods from a legendary author |
There are lots of compilations of info on various subsets of nuclear technology
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| IAEA |
Advances in Small Modular Reactor Technology Developments (2020) |
Modern info about small modular reactors |
| Dietrich and Zinn |
A highlight from the 1958 Atoms for Peace conference, this book details solid fuel breeder reactors including Fermi-1, EBR-1, and EBR-2. |
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| Starr and Dickinson |
A highlight from the 1958 Atoms for Peace conference, this book details sodium-cooled, slow neutron reactors intended to achieve passive low-pressure safety, high temperature efficiency, and operate on very low enriched or natural uranium. |
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| Lane |
A highlight from the 1958 Atoms for Peace conference, this book details fluid fueled reactors like aqueous homogeneous reactors and molten salt reactors. |
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| NRC |
Overview of Molten Salt Reactor Technology Training Materials |
Excellent and detailed information about the history, technology, promises, and challenges of molten salt reactors. |
Nuclear technology has a rich history with many fascinating developments. There are dozens upon dozens of deep-dive references in the reference section of our nuclear reactor development history page. But we’ll put some here too.
| Author | Title | Description |
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| Hewlett and Holl |
A phenomenal deep-dive into the history of nuclear enterprise in the USA. See also Many related publications at the DOE historical publications page |