Nuclear power is low carbon and reliable, but in recent years it has struggled to play a strong role in global plans for electricity generation in the 21st century.
Autorentext
William Nuttall is Professor of Energy at the Open University. Much of his work has focussed on technology and policy issues of energy. He has had a leading role in studies devoted to particular energy-related materials including plutonium, helium, uranium, thorium and hydrogen and much of that work is on-going. He has extensive experience of matters relating to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Professor Nuttall has also published on cognate issues, such as hydrogen energy and the history of the UK nuclear deterrent. Professor Nuttall's career started in experimental physics and this technical background informs his interest in energy and technology issues. Professor Nuttall has much experience assisting the mainstream media with its reporting of energy issues. He has also acted as an advisor to the UK Government and the European Commission. He has also presented evidence to parliaments in London and elsewhere.
Inhalt
Part I. Introduction.
Chapter 1. Beginnings.
Chapter 2. Nuclear Renaissance: Progress and Prospects.
Part II. The Policy Landscape.
Chapter 3. Issues in Energy Policy.
Chapter 4. The Issues Facing New Nuclear Build.
Chapter 5. Nucelar Waste Management.
Part III. Nuclear Fission Technologies.
Chapter 6. Water-cooled Reactors.
Chapter 7. High-temperature Reactors.
Chapter 8. Advanced Fission Technologies and Systems.
Part IV. Nuclear Fusion Technologies.
Chapter 9. Fusion: An Introduction.