Title :
The promise of nuclear power
fDate :
8/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Discusses the early enthusiasm for nuclear power from 1945-1957, commercial development from 1957-1975 and the climate of public opposition in the light of accidents in the nuclear industry from 1975-2000. Prospects for the future are assessed
Keywords :
history; nuclear power; technological forecasting; accidents; commercial development; nuclear industry; nuclear power; public opposition; Accidents; Design engineering; Inductors; Insurance; Legislation; Nuclear power generation; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; US Government; Weapons;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
