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Nuclear Safety: simple and practical
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An introductory chapter designed to clarify the subject
This first chapter lays the foundations. It helps you better understand nuclear phenomena, radioactivity, nuclear reactions and the basics of nuclear risk, using a structured, educational approach.
Understanding the fundamentals
Content designed to clarify concepts often perceived as complex or technical.
An easy introduction to the subject
An accessible approach without compromising on the rigour of the content.
Discover Francis Roy’s method
A clear, structured and educational way of approaching nuclear safety.
Contents
Structured, educational and practical content
- Chapter 1 Nuclear phenomena and risks
- Radioactivity
- Early observations
- Initial measurements and discoveries
- Further discoveries
- Quantification
- The nuclei of atoms
- The atom and its nucleus
- Mass and energy
- Protons and neutrons—nucleons
- Nucleons in a nucleus
- The different atomic nuclei
- First lessons on atoms and their nuclei
- Nuclear reactions
- Radioactive transformations
- Nuclear fission
- Nuclear fusion
- Induced radioactivity
- Nuclear hazards and risks
- Ionising radiation and radiation protection
- Nuclear safety
- Radioactivity
What you will find
Structured, educational and practical content
This chapter lays a solid foundation on nuclear phenomena and the associated risk concepts. It provides a good introduction to the spirit of the book.
Step-by-step, accessible explanations
A logical organisation of key concepts
An initial insight into Francis Roy’s perspective on safety
About the author
Francis Roy
A graduate of Centrale Paris, former project manager at the IRSN, former senior consultant at the Vinçotte Nuclear Association and an international speaker, Francis Roy supports organisations facing challenges relating to safety, demonstrable robustness and risk management.
Expertise built in highly demanding environments
This book builds on that experience: making complex subjects clearer, more structured and more accessible, without compromising on the necessary rigour.
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