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UNINA9911046018003321 |
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Titolo |
Nuclear Power : Technology, Geopolitics, and Economics / / edited by Alexander Wimmers, Fanny Böse, Claudia Kemfert, Christian von Hirschhausen |
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Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2026 |
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ISBN |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 2026.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (XIII, 531 p. 86 illus., 26 illus. in color.) |
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Collana |
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Studies in Energy, Resource and Environmental Economics, , 2731-3417 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Power resources |
Energy policy |
Nuclear engineering |
International relations |
Environmental economics |
Natural Resource and Energy Economics |
Energy Policy, Economics and Management |
Nuclear Energy |
International Relations |
Environmental Economics |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction -- Nuclear Physics and Reactor Technologies -- Nuclear Power: A System Good Analysis -- The System Good Nuclear Fusion – Organizational Approaches and Two Case Studies on Magnetic Confinement Fusion -- Nuclear Power and Geopolitical Conflicts – An Overview and a Classification of Nuclear Countries World-Wide -- Nuclear Power Plays: Complexities of Armament, Disarmament, and (Non-)Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons -- Game Theoretical Considerations of Nuclear Armament -- Assessing Market Concentrations in the Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain -- Nuclear Diplomacy: Analyzing Russian Foreign New Build Projects -- Economics of Nuclear Fission Power Plants – A Levelized Costs of Electricity Approach -- The First Nuclear Century: A Long-term Analysis of Nuclear Reactor |
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Development in the US (1939-2024) -- Uncovering Hidden Nuclear Subsidies and Other Forms of State Support -- The Economic Value of Plutonium -- Partitioning and Transmutation – Technical Overview and Discussion of Critical Issues. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This open access book offers a comprehensive overview of nuclear technologies and the nuclear supply chain. It explores nuclear energy as a critical resource through economic, geopolitical, and social lenses, assessing its potential role in combating climate change. The book also addresses key challenges, including nuclear waste management, decommissioning, and back-end operations. By examining both historical hurdles and future policy and industry obstacles, it provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals navigating the evolving landscape of nuclear energy. |
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