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Considers how will we meet the global energy demand without destroying the planetary environment. Written for general readers interested in nuclear energy and physics.
Synopsis
Nuclear power is a highly topical issue and there is widespread debate concerning future energy budgets and how to replace our dependence on fossil fuels. Here, Maxwell Irvine provides an introduction to the nature of nuclear energy, looking at the risks, the relevance of nuclear power, and the potential of nuclear fusion.