Provides a modern treatment of introductory nuclear science and engineering, featuring an integrated approach to the theory and applications of matter-energy transformations. Describes the basic concepts of nuclear technology in terms of fundamental nuclear physics and the differential calculus. Chapters cover matter and energy, nuclear structure and properties, nuclear decay, radiation assessment, neutron-nucleus interactions, fission dynamics, fission reactors, nuclear energy conversion, fusion phenomena, and fusion energetics. Includes discussion of the early universe, radioisotopes, and the prospects for fusion energy.