Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization

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Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization presents an introduction to nuclear science and technology, providing technical terms and examples in an accessible way. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear science, nuclear technology, and nuclear energy, the book then reviews the origin and historical developments of nuclear energy and nuclear technology across multiple applications, such as industry, agriculture, and medicine. A collection of global case studies are then presented, reviewing national conditions of typical countries or regions to explain the differences in the impact of nuclear science and technology on similar communities.The book also offers a deep dive into the energy demand for nuclear science technology, considering topics such as carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. It concludes with a discussion on the future of human and nuclear civilization, outlining the impact of future, advanced nuclear technology. - Summarizes and introduces the impact of nuclear energy on human civilization and social development from different perspectives - Helps readers understand the impact of nuclear energy on different regions, groups of people, professional fields, and situations - Highlights case studies, applications, and real-world scenarios from across the globe
Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization presents an introduction to nuclear science and technology, providing technical terms and examples in an accessible way. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear science, nuclear technology, and nuclear energy, the book th...

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Tou Zhou is a Professor of the School of Energy and Environment of Southeast University, the director of Department of Nuclear Science and Technology, a doctoral supervisor. He has many years of experience in various national fund vertical projects and major horizontal projects, and has accumulated rich research experience. He has published more than 100 papers at home and abroad, including more than 100 SCI and EI indexed papers. He has more than 100 invention patents and copyrights, edited 4 books and participated in 2 books.

Yao Yao is a PhD candidate of the Department of Nuclear Science and Technology, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University and will be supporting Dr Tao with the coordination of contributors and scheduling.

Shang Mao, PhD, Associate Professor hired by the university, is mainly engaged in the research of reactor thermal-hydraulics and safety, including but not limited to heat transfer enhancement of supercritical fluids such as supercritical CO2 and supercritical water, as well as the movement and deposition of fine particles. He graduated from Southeast University in June 2024, and joined the School of Energy and Power Engineering of Zhengzhou University of Light Industry in the same year. He has participated in one project of National Key Research and Development Program, one project of Jiangsu Province “Double Creation Talent, and two projects of enterprises. He has published 15 SCI papers, 2 EI papers, 2 international conference papers, 3 patents and 1 software copyright as the first author. He was awarded the “National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, “Outstanding Youth Report of the 12th China Pellet Conference and “Excellent Scientific Research Paper of Jiangsu Materials Society. He is a reviewer for international journals, including Energy, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Powder Technology and Nuclear Engineering and Design.

Tou Zhou is a Professor of the School of Energy and Environment of Southeast University, the director of Department of Nuclear Science and Technology, a doctoral supervisor. He has many years of experience in various national fund vertical projects and major horizontal projects, and has accumulat...

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