Nuclear Reactor Physics Book by Weston M. Stacey

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The discussion revolves around the evaluation of the book "Nuclear Reactor Physics" by Weston M. Stacey, including comparisons with other texts and the challenges of self-study in the subject. Participants share their experiences and opinions regarding the book's content and usability for learners.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants consider "Nuclear Reactor Physics" to be a reasonably good book, while others suggest that it may be challenging for self-study depending on the reader's background and mathematical skills.
  • Concerns are raised about inconsistent symbol usage throughout the book, with one participant noting that symbols can change meaning even within the same chapter.
  • Another participant mentions that the book is information-dense and may not provide sufficient textual explanations for those seeking detailed descriptions.
  • Duderstadt & Hamilton is mentioned as a preferred alternative, although it is noted to be out of print and expensive.
  • A participant expresses frustration about the lack of definitive answers in the books, seeking a manual or guide to verify their understanding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of opinions regarding the quality and usability of the book, with no clear consensus on its overall effectiveness for self-study or its comparative value to other texts.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight issues such as the variability in symbol definitions and the density of information, which may affect comprehension and learning outcomes.

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Is "Nuclear reactor physics" a good book? written by Weston M. Stacey
 
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saifadin said:
Is "Nuclear reactor physics" a good book? written by Weston M. Stacey
It's a reasonably good book. Another is Lamarsh. Either book may be difficult for self-study depending on one's background and mathematical capability.
 
It's decent, but watch out for changing symbols. A symbol that means one thing on one page will probably mean something completely different in the next chapter... even within the same chapter, one quantity could be given a couple of different symbols... it's also pretty info dense. If you want a lot of text explanation, this is the wrong book for you.

Duderstadt & Hamilton seems to be the bible around here, as long as you can find it... it's out of print and horribly expensive.
 
i study lamrash and stacey books but the problem is to know if your ansewr is right or not because there is no final ansewrs in these books so if anyone have or know where i can find a manual for the books pleasezzzzzzzzzzzzzz
 

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