Next generation nuclear reactors are expected to contribute to the future energy mix, forming part of the transition to an emission-free energy system. Diagnostics and monitoring are a necessary part of the design, development and operation of the new generation of nuclear power plants.

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Principles of traditional reactor diagnostics and noise analysis
• Chapter 3: A basic study of the structure of the core response in the basic planned Gen-IV types (metal cooled, gas cooled and Molten Salt Reactors)
• Chapter 4: A basic study of the structure of the core response in the basic planned SMRs
• Chapter 5: A survey of the dynamic core transfer calculational codes by the various groups world-wide, their principles, potentials for applications in Gen-IV systems and SMRs
• Chapter 6: Developments of zero power noise methods for fast reactor systems
• Chapter 7: Planned instrumentation and control systems of next generation systems
• Chapter 8: Worldwide activities in design and planned diagnostics of SMRs
• Chapter 9: Conclusions and future directions