What is Nuclear engineering: Definition and 241 Discussions

Nuclear engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of breaking down atomic nuclei (fission) or of combining atomic nuclei (fusion), or with the application of other sub-atomic processes based on the principles of nuclear physics. In the sub-field of nuclear fission, it particularly includes the design, interaction, and maintenance of systems and components like nuclear reactors, nuclear power plants, or nuclear weapons. The field also includes the study of medical and other applications of radiation, particularly Ionizing radiation, nuclear safety, heat/thermodynamics transport, nuclear fuel, or other related technology (e.g., radioactive waste disposal) and the problems of nuclear proliferation. This field also includes chemical engineering and electrical engineering as well.

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    Engineering The Truth About Nuclear Engineering vs. Physics (Employability)

    Hey everybody, so I've been going through a bit of a dilemma and have done a kind of ridiculous amount of personal research on this including talking to people and looking at jobs/programs etc. I'm looking for another opinion, hopefully unbiased (disappointingly difficult for me on this it...
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    Engineering Nuclear Engineering Vs Plasma Physics

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    Schools Decision on which college to attend; nuclear engineering interest

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    Wisconsin or Michigan for nuclear engineering (fusion) PhD?

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  5. M

    Nuclear Engineering from Physics

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    Engineering Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering

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    Programs Undergraduate degree to graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering

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    Schools Research and Nuclear Engineering Grad School?

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    Engineering Nuclear engineering with aerospace background

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  11. X

    How broad is nuclear engineering?

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  12. B

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    Engineering Nuclear Engineering at Florida Power and Light

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  18. retro10x

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    Engineering Which MSc Focus in Nuclear Engineering Best Suits a Future in ADS Research?

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  22. X

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  26. Hercuflea

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    Engineering What are some top universities for nuclear engineering programs?

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    Programs Nuclear Engineering - PhD or leave with MS

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    Is there any other Nuclear Engineering forum?

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    Engineering Prospects for nuclear engineering

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  45. Z

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    Exploring Nuclear Engineering Graduate Programs

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    Engineering Civil Engineering vs Nuclear Engineering

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    Schools What universities worldwide offer nuclear engineering programs?

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