Physics of Nuclear Energy

1. Introduction to nuclear energy.- 2. The statistical description of many body systems.- 3. The cross section.- 4. Electromagnetism and special relativity.- 5. The experimental evidence of quantum mechanics.- 6. The theoretical basis of quantum mechanics.- 7. The structure of the nucleus and the radioactive decay processes.- 8. Nuclear reactions.- 9. Fission reactors.- 10. The penetration of radiation through matter.- 11. Introduction to plasmas.- 12. Collisions in plasmas.- 13. Toroidal magnetic con?nement.- 14. Power balance of fusion power plants.- 15. Particle motion in electric and magnetic ?elds.- 16. Forces between currents and ?ux balance.- 17. Plasma equilibrium.- 18. Scrape-off Layer dynamics.- 19. The nuclear challenges of a fusion power plant.- Glossary.- Appendix.

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• Energia e engenharia nuclear
• Física da estrutura nuclear
• Física do plasma

Fundamental Physics of Fusion;Fusion Reactors;Fusion Energy Engineering;Magnetic Confinement Fusion;Nuclear Reactions;Plasma Confinement;Fission Reactors;Scrape-off Layer