India's Nuclear Energy Programme - Future Plans, Prospects and Concerns

Informationen zum Autor R. Rajaraman is an emeritus professor of theoretical physics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is a cochair of the International Panel on Fissile Materials and the former vice president of the Indian National Science Academy. He has researched and taught theoretical physics at Cornell University, the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, Harvard University, M.I.T, Stanford University, CERN, Delhi University, and the Indian Institute for Science. Klappentext Nuclear energy is one of the most contentious areas of India's technology policy today. This book contains state-of-the-art discussions, by top experts, of a whole range of diverse issues that constitute this complex subject. Topics discussed include public concerns, such as reactor safety and radiation hazards; technical issues, such as the use of breeder reactors and closed fuel cycles; and legal issues, such as the regulatory bodies, major legislative acts, and international conventions.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: R. (EDT) Rajaraman
• Con la collaborazione di: R. Rajaraman (Editore)
• Editore: Paul & co. publishing corporat
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.10.2013
• EAN: 9789332700307
• ISBN: 978-93-327-0030-7
• Pagine: 278
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Fisica, astronomia > Fisica atomica, fisica nucleare; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Singoli rami economici, branche