Difference between revisions of "Applications of Nuclear Physics to Energy Development"
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# How could humans work at nuclear power facilities without being exposed to harmful radiation? | # How could humans work at nuclear power facilities without being exposed to harmful radiation? | ||
#*[http://mitnse.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/biological_effects_09.pdf Biological effects of radiation] | #*[http://mitnse.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/biological_effects_09.pdf Biological effects of radiation] | ||
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# Could the proton-proton reaction realistically be manipulated to produce usable energy in nuclear power plants? | # Could the proton-proton reaction realistically be manipulated to produce usable energy in nuclear power plants? | ||
#* [http://library.thinkquest.org/17940/texts/fission/fission.html] | #* [http://library.thinkquest.org/17940/texts/fission/fission.html] | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 26 July 2011
Initial Questions
- How can you acquire energy from forming chemical bonds within the nucleus without using radioactive (and highly dangerous) elements?
- Is there any way to acquire energy by breaking and reforming the bonds between gluons and quarks in any stable, common element such as carbon?
- How could humans work at nuclear power facilities without being exposed to harmful radiation?
- Could the proton-proton reaction realistically be manipulated to produce usable energy in nuclear power plants?
- What current projects are underway to further develop nuclear technology?