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The main features of nuclear fission as physical phenomenon will be revisited, emphasizing its peculiarities with respect to other nuclear reactions. Some basic concepts underlying the operation of nuclear reactors and the main types of reactors will be illustrated, including fast reactors, showing...

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Published inEPJ Web of Conferences Vol. 98; p. 5001
Main Author Ripani, M
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2015
Subjects
Carbon
Emissions control
Fast nuclear reactors
Nuclear energy
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear fission
Nuclear power
Nuclear power generation
Nuclear reactions
Nuclear reactor components
Nuclear reactors
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Summary:The main features of nuclear fission as physical phenomenon will be revisited, emphasizing its peculiarities with respect to other nuclear reactions. Some basic concepts underlying the operation of nuclear reactors and the main types of reactors will be illustrated, including fast reactors, showing the most important differences among them. The nuclear cycle and radioactive-nuclear-waste production will be also discussed, along with the perspectives offered by next generation nuclear assemblies being proposed. The current situation of nuclear power in the world, its role in reducing carbon emission and the available resources will be briefly illustrated.
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ISBN:8874380941
9788874380947
ISSN:2100-014X
2101-6275
2100-014X
DOI:10.1051/epjconf/20159805001