Nuclear energy basic principles

The cornerstone of the IAEA Nuclear Energy Series, this publication describes the rationale and vision for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. It presents the basic principles on which nuclear energy systems should be based to fulfil nuclear energy's potential to help meet growing global energy needs. The basic principles are intended to provide a holistic approach to the use of nuclear energy and to be equally applicable to all elements of nuclear energy systems, including human resources and technical, management and economic aspects, with due regard to the protection of people and the environment, security, and non-proliferation. As such, it represents the foundation for all other publications within the series