Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

Rate this book
Offering the most current and complete introduction to nuclear engineering available, this book contains new information on French, Russian, and Japanese nuclear reactors. All units have been revised to reflect current standards. Includes discussions of new reactor types including the AP600, ABWR, and SBWR as well as an extensive section on non-US design reactors; the nuclear Navy and its impact on the development of nuclear energy; binding energy and such topics as the semi-empirical mass formula and elementary quantum mechanics; and solutions to the diffusion equation and a more general derivation of the point kinetics equation. Topics in reactor safety include a complete discussion of the Chernobyl accident and an updated section on TMI and the use of computer codes in safety analysis. For nuclear engineers.

783 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

11 people are currently reading
183 people want to read

About the author

John R. Lamarsh

4 books1 follower

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
39 (51%)
4 stars
23 (30%)
3 stars
10 (13%)
2 stars
3 (3%)
1 star
1 (1%)
Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
Profile Image for David.
10 reviews
April 6, 2012
This intro to Nuclear Engineering text provides a solid first step for beginning students. Newer edition is available but I cut my teeth on this one.
36 reviews11 followers
November 24, 2013
اهم كتاب في هندسة نووية و الابسط في اسلوب الشرح في وجهة نظري
Profile Image for CeeJay Lovejoy.
19 reviews
December 26, 2019
One of the best books for introducing the concept of nuclear reactor engineering and safety.
Profile Image for Syavash Kazemi Neira.
2 reviews
February 27, 2021
A classic book for an introduction to Nuclear Engineering. If you are taking an introductory course to Nuclear Energy generation or such, this is an excellent source.
Profile Image for Ayhan Okçal.
2 reviews
October 13, 2017
The book follows a logical approach to the nucleus and nuclear interactions, and the key concepts are explained fully. It's very easy to follow through the examples.
Profile Image for ahmed U3.
12 reviews
May 25, 2021
يلعن ميتين ام لامارش كان بيطلعلي في احلامي
Profile Image for Peter Selato.
10 reviews
October 12, 2022
The textbook was an excellent introduction to Nuclear Engineering for me. The book covers topics such as atomic and nuclear physics, nuclear reactors and nuclear power, neutron diffusion and moderation, nuclear reactor theory, and reactor licensing and safety.
Profile Image for Shihab Siddiquee.
11 reviews5 followers
April 3, 2023
নিউক্লিয়ার ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং এর ছাত্রদের জন্য অবশ্যপাঠ্য একটি বই। অতি জটিল জিনিসের খুব সহজ করে ব্যাখ্যা দেয়া আছে।
Profile Image for Nick Black.
Author 2 books878 followers
January 23, 2009
GT Barnes & Noble, 2009-01-1x. Man, nuclear engineering textbooks are pretty broadly crappy. This seems the brightest light among a dim bunch, although I'm hardly authoritative in this field (yet). Good coverage of radiobiological effects and disaster-handling (with some fantastic deadpan comments strewn about these sections). Weaker coverage of power production and reactor physics.
Profile Image for Ana.
4 reviews
April 28, 2017
Fantastic introductory textbook covering everything from basic physics and radioactivity concepts to the reactor physics theory, single and two-phase heat transfer, safety and licensing procedures.

Older editions are in non-SI units.
Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.