This book provides a detailed introduction to the physics of nuclear reactors. It covers neutron behavior, reactor kinetics, thermodynamics, and design principles. Intended for students and professionals in nuclear engineering, it explains theoretical concepts along with practical applications in reactor operation and safety.
An encyclopedic reference covering fundamental and applied concepts of engineering physics including mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, solid state physics, waves, and modern physics topics for engineering students.
A widely used textbook providing comprehensive coverage of the principles and applications of fluid mechanics for students in civil, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines. This edition features enhanced examples, problems, and modern applications.
This volume of Matter and Interactions introduces students to electric and magnetic interactions using a modern and integrated approach. It emphasizes microscopic models of matter and links them to macroscopic behavior, using computation and visualization to enhance understanding
This book focuses on the interaction of light and electromagnetic phenomena, emphasizing theoretical foundations and applications in electro-optical systems.
A book written for medical physicists and related professionals that provides a brief and succinct overview of the scientific and engineering bases of ionizing radiation protection. The book begins with historical background, reviews basic radiation biology and radiological physics. It discusses the physical and biological bases of radiation protection, then covers applied techniques: standards…
Contains proceedings of the International Conference on X-ray and VUV Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation, held at Stanford University, California, July 29–August 2, 1985.
A concise and conceptually focused treatment of special relativity, part of the MIT Introductory Physics Series. The narrative emphasizes physical reasoning over lengthy algebraic derivations and includes selected problem sets for student reinforcement.
Volume 27 features Igal Talmi on 50 years of the nuclear shell model and Stefan Scherer on chiral perturbation theory, providing both historical and modern theoretical perspectives.