INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR MATERIALS SCIENCE

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Provides an introduction and overview of material science challenges and considerations for nuclear power applications. Discusses fundamental material science concepts in the context of the extreme environments typified by nuclear systems, including crystal structure, defects formation and evolution under thermal and irradiation conditions, (radiation-enhanced) diffusion, mechanical properties and degradation under nuclear environment, and phase transformations (under irradiation). Investigates common materials science obstacles and challenges posed by both modern and next-generation nuclear reactor designs.