The fourth generation of nuclear reactors

1. Introduction.- 2. Basics of nuclear technology.- 3. Innovative water-cooled reactors.- 4. High-temperature reactors.- 5. The fuel cycle.- 6. Sodium-cooled fast reactors.- 7. Lead-cooled fast reactors.- 8. Gas-cooled fast reactors.- 9. Molten salt reactors.- 10. Significance for the economy and society.