Nuclear Reactor Physics Book by Weston M. Stacey

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"Nuclear Reactor Physics" by Weston M. Stacey is considered a reasonably good resource, though it may pose challenges for self-study due to its density and variable symbol usage. Readers should be cautious as symbols can change meaning throughout the text, complicating understanding. For those seeking a more comprehensive explanation, this book may not meet their needs. "Duderstadt & Hamilton" is often regarded as a key reference, but it is difficult to find and expensive. Overall, while Stacey's book has value, it may not be the best choice for all learners.
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Is "Nuclear reactor physics" a good book? written by Weston M. Stacey
 
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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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