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• #FISSION FUSION PROFESSIONAL#

Nuclear fusion explains the reaction between deuterium and tritium that produces a fusion (or hydrogen) bomb fusion also explains the production of energy in the Sun, the process of nucleosynthesis, and the creation of heavy elements.įission reactions on the other hand are the type used in nuclear power plants and can be controlled. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two nuclei are combined to form a larger nucleus energy is released when light nuclei are fused to form medium-mass nuclei. The major application of a fission reaction is the production of electricity via nuclear power plants. Fission releases energy when heavy nuclei are split into medium-mass nuclei. Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction that splits a heavy atom into two or smaller ones. These are Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion. It is given by, \(E= mc^\right)\) SummaryĪll the nuclear reactions are classified into two categories. The tremendous amount of energy released during this can be calculated by Einstein’s famous equation. When the nuclear reaction occurs, the difference in mass (mass defect) is converted into energy.

Nuclear binding energy can be defined as the amount of energy required to separate all the constituent particles (protons and neutrons) of a nucleus. This difference in mass is attributed to nuclear binding energy (often referred to as a mass defect). The mass of an atomic nucleus is always less than the sum of the individual masses of each subatomic particle that constitutes it (protons and neutrons), in their isolated states. Nuclear fission is the process that occurs when a Newton collides with the nucleus of certain of the heavy atoms, causing the original nucleus to split into two or more unequal fragments which carry off most of the energy of fission as kinetic energy. Since then, more and more powerful (atomic, hydrogen and neutron) bombs have been made whose destructive power is equivalent to several Megatons of TNT.ĬLEAR YOUR CONCEPTUAL DOUBTS ON NUCLEAR FISSION & FUSION Why do Nuclear Reactions Release Tremendous Amounts of Energy? Fission and Fusion both are nuclear reactions which are use to create huge amount of energy. The bomb which was dropped over Hiroshima released an energy equivalent to that released by the explosion of \(20,000\) tons of TNT (tri-nitro toluene). We all have heard about the destruction that was caused by the atom bombs which were dropped over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Since the energy produced in a nuclear reaction is huge, it is quite dangerous too when not handled properly or when used for destructive purposes.

#FISSION FUSION PROFESSIONAL#

It sponsors non-technical workshops and meetings that provide professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals, collaborates with other Divisions and Groups in developing technical and non-technical content for topical and national meetings, encourages its members to participate in the activities of the Groups and Divisions that are closely related to their professional interests as well as in their local sections, introduces young members to the rules and governance structure of the Society, and nominates young professionals for awards and leadership opportunities available to members.The energy produced per unit mass in a nuclear reaction is much larger as compared to any other source of energy, for example, fossil fuels. The Young Members Group works to encourage and enable all young professional members to be actively involved in the efforts and endeavors of the Society at all levels (Professional Divisions, ANS Governance, Local Sections, etc.) as they transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional.