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What kind of energy is given off from a nuclear fusion reaction and from a nuclear fission reaction?
the "disappearance" of a small amount of mass. Most of the energy from nuclear fusion of deuterium and tritium, which is the most likely reaction to be harnessed by man, is given off as kinetic energy of the neutrons formed. This is one of the problems involved-how to make use of this energy, even when the plasma can be contained and made to fuse, which has only been achieved for brief bursts so far. The neutrons will have to be stopped in some material surrounding the plasma to produce heat, but what material will stand up to these conditions is not clear. In nuclear fission most of the energy appears first as kinetic energy of the fission fragments, which are then stopped in the fuel resulting in heat being generated which can be removed by the coolant, water or gas. There is also some gamma ray energy released.
Has fusion energy been created?
Nuclear fusion was demonstrated on Earth in a particle accelerator called a cyclotron in the early 1930s, but no useful energy was produced. Fusion energy was also released during H-bomb testing by the US, USSR, UK, and France in the 1950's, but the resulting energy release was so brief that it could not be used as a practical source of energy.
What was Stephen hawkings most famous book?
A Brief History of Time
Why is nuclear fusion a potentially safer energy source?
Fusion reactors are very much safer because-- 1) They can't "run away" 2) They leave few radioactive products when worn out. 3) They have no radioactive spent fuel. 4) They don't become dangerous if anything fails, they just stop.
What is the major disadvantage of using nuclear fusion reactors?
We don't have nuclear fusion reactors. We have not been able to sustain a controlled fusion reaction for more than a brief moment in time, and of more than a small amount of power. Only the Sun and stars have controlled fusion reactions, and Hydrogen bombs have uncontrolled fusion reactions. The problem is in maintaining the extremely high temperature and pressure required to sustain a fusion reaction, while at the same time containing the plasma that results from it. It is so hot that no container will hold it. We can build magnetic "bottles" so to speak, but the enormous flux required to do that requires super magnets, and that requires super-conductors and super-cold temperatures. Placing a super-hot plasma flow within the boundaries of a super-cold magnet is just not something we have accomplished yet. We are working on it, but, barring any stupendous discovery, I think controlled fusion reactors are at least 50 or a 100 years away.
What kind of energy is given off from a nuclear fusion reaction and from a nuclear fission reaction?
the "disappearance" of a small amount of mass. Most of the energy from nuclear fusion of deuterium and tritium, which is the most likely reaction to be harnessed by man, is given off as kinetic energy of the neutrons formed. This is one of the problems involved-how to make use of this energy, even when the plasma can be contained and made to fuse, which has only been achieved for brief bursts so far. The neutrons will have to be stopped in some material surrounding the plasma to produce heat, but what material will stand up to these conditions is not clear. In nuclear fission most of the energy appears first as kinetic energy of the fission fragments, which are then stopped in the fuel resulting in heat being generated which can be removed by the coolant, water or gas. There is also some gamma ray energy released.
What is the Brief history of personality development?
brief history of personality
Brief history of statistics in the philippines?
brief history of philippines
When was A Brief History... created?
A Brief History... was created in 2002.
How does a nuclear reactor work?
In brief, a nuclear reactor (as we know them), is a device which uses nuclear fission to generate energy that we can tap to do work. With the nuclear reactor, we use nuclear fuel (usually uranium or plutonium), and we arrange for a nuclear chain reaction to occur within the reactor. That reaction creates a lot of thermal energy (heat) through nuclear fission, and that thermal energy can be transferred into water to create steam. With a lot of steam, we can spin large steam turbines to turn generators to create electricity.There are other questions (with answers) here on WikiAnswers that explain in detail the ins and outs of nuclear reactors and nuclear fusion. Check the Related questions and use those links to investigate further.In an atomic energized power plant much like a fossil-filled force plant water is transformed into steam, which thusly drives turbine generators to create power. The distinction is the wellspring of warmth. At atomic force plants, the warmth to make the steam is made when uranium iotas split called splitting.
The brief history of librarianship in Ancient world?
the brief history of librarianship
Where can you find a brief history of Serbia?
Wikipedia always has a brief history . you should check that out .
How do science work in nuclear bombs?
well...let's just say you woldn't know the word bomb or nuclear without the science behind them. like many other things a nuclear bomb is a product of science. To be brief: 1. the nuclear part: there are to tipes of reaction fission and fusionNuclear fission - You can split the nucleus of an atom into two smaller fragments with a neutron. This method usually involves isotopes of uranium (uranium-235, uranium-233) or plutonium-239.Nuclear fusion -You can bring two smaller atoms, usually hydrogen or hydrogen isotopes (deuterium, tritium), together to form a larger one (helium or helium isotopes); this is how the sun produces energy2. the bomb part: a nuclear bomb can be detonated in many forms, from a rocket to a fixed device or a shell without selfpropulsion. But I don't want to explain each form as it would take way to much space, and maybe it would be boring.
Has fusion energy been created?
Nuclear fusion was demonstrated on Earth in a particle accelerator called a cyclotron in the early 1930s, but no useful energy was produced. Fusion energy was also released during H-bomb testing by the US, USSR, UK, and France in the 1950's, but the resulting energy release was so brief that it could not be used as a practical source of energy.
Can you give a brief history?
A brief history of what? Be more specific. This can't be answered the way it is written.
What was Stephen hawkings most famous book?
A Brief History of Time
What are the release dates for A Brief History of Women - 2009?
A Brief History of Women - 2009 was released on: USA: 2011
