title: Nuclear energy.
abstract: The technical principles and practices of the civil nuclear industry are described with particular reference to fission and its products, natural and artificial radioactivity elements principally concerned and their relationships, main types of reactor, safety issues, the fuel cycle, waste management, issues related to weapon proliferation, environmental considerations and possible future developments.
authors.affiliation: pdwilson@ukonline.co.uk
authors.forename: Peter D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Wilson