7806 entries to terms reflecting advances. The basic list includes entries in English, brief definitions, and equivalent terms in other languages. Separate cross reference lists for each language.

CD-ROM version. A handy reference for nuclear scientists and engineers, this work covers such fields as physics, nuclear physics, nuclear chemistry, isotopy, metallurgy, chemical technology and biology, as well as ionizing radiation.

The Russian-English volume contains about 50,000 terms covering various fields and subfields of nuclear engineering and technology: nuclear physics, thermonuclear research, nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel, isotopes, radiation, reliability and safety issues, environmental protection, emergency issues, radiation hazards. Terms from the military nuclear field are also included, as well as the names of nuclear power plants and nuclear societies worldwide. It also contains a section of about 250 abbreviations.