MERLOT Materials

This article discusses the saftey of nuclear power plants and provides examples of accidents in the past.

This course explores elements of nuclear physics for engineering students. It covers basic properties of the nucleus and... see more

Overview of nuclear power including, advantages, disadvantages, how it works, and what are the effects.

The topics covered under this course include elements of nuclear physics for engineering students, basic properties of... see more

Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a large atom into two smaller atoms and releasing a LOT of heat. That heat is... see more

This class covers basic concepts of nuclear physics with emphasis on nuclear structure and interactions of radiation with... see more

In this course, students explore the engineering design of nuclear power plants using the basic principles of reactor... see more

An examination of current economic and policy issues in the electric power industry, focusing on nuclear power and its... see more

This simple and engaging astronomy activity explains nuclear fusion and how radiation is generated by stars, using... see more

In this course, we will lay the foundation for understanding how materials behave in nuclear systems. In particular, we... see more

This capstone course is a group design project involving integration of nuclear physics, particle transport, control,... see more

Problems in nuclear engineering often involve applying knowledge from many disciplines simultaneously in achieving... see more

This course covers the engineering principles of nuclear reactors, emphasizing power reactors. Specific topics include... see more

This course is intended to understand the engineering design of nuclear power plants using the basic principles of... see more

Problems in nuclear engineering often involve applying knowledge from many disciplines simultaneously in achieving... see more

This experimental one-week course is a freshman-accessible hands-on introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering at... see more

Group design project involving integration of nuclear physics, particle transport, control, heat transfer, safety,... see more

This course deals with structural components in nuclear power plant systems, their functional purposes, operating... see more

Nuclear energy is a carbon-free and extremely energy dense resource that produces no air pollution. Nuclear reactions... see more

This course provides an in-depth technical and policy analysis of various options for the nuclear fuel cycle. Topics... see more

A unit designed to give students knowledge in the area of nuclear medicine as well as improve math skills. Students... see more

This data story includes interactive visualizations and discussion of the safety of nuclear power reactors. It includes... see more

A primer on nuclear radiation/radioactive decay. Covers atoms, subatomic particles, isotopes, and radioactive decay... see more

This video was recorded at Kolokviji na Institutu "Jožef Stefan". A worldwide outlook of the nuclear power industry will... see more