1. Introduction to Nuclear Engineering – John Lamarsh & Anthony Baratta (4th Edition)
Overview: The leading textbook for undergrad nuclear engineering courses, this edition (2017) integrates modern nuclear industry developments, including advanced plant designs and safety considerations. Topics span reactor theory, fuel cycles, thermal hydraulics, radiation protection, and instrumentation.
2.Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering – J. Kenneth Shultis & Richard Faw
Overview: A comprehensive sophomore-level text that blends nuclear physics, radiological engineering, reactor theory, and plant systems. Rich in worked examples.
3.Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering: A Practical Perspective – Robert E. Masterson
Overview: A modern, full-color, application-focused reference with accessible explanations of reactor design, thermal hydraulics, safety, radiation detection, and protection.
4.Nuclear Systems Volume I: Thermal-Hydraulic Fundamentals – Neil E. Todreas & Mujid S. Kazimi
Overview: A core advanced text focusing on thermal-fluid aspects of reactor systems (single-phase/multiphase flow, safety design, SMRs, Gen III/I V technologies).
5.Fundamentals of Nuclear Science & Reactor Physics – Raymond L. Murray (Nuclear Energy, 6th Edition)
Overview: Offers a well-rounded overview of nuclear physics fundamentals, reactor systems, fuel cycles, and applications in a student-accessible manner.