ABSTRACT
Chapter 4 provides an introduction to nuclear power and this chapter seeks to explore it a little deeper. This chapter follows those on nuclear reactions (Chapter 9) and nuclear fission (Chapter 10) because it applies some of that stuff to nuclear power reactors. We’ll also take a more in depth look at the different types of nuclear reactors, their safety systems, and the causes of some of the recent nuclear plant accidents. We’ll also look at what makes modern nuclear power plants better than those built in the 1960s and 1970s. Finally, we’ll examine ideas for future nuclear power reactors including fusion power.
