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Nuclear energy
Nuclear binding energy is the energy required to split a nucleus of an atom into its component parts. The component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons. The binding energy of nuclei is always a positive number, since all nuclei require net energy to separate them into individual protons and neutrons.
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Scintillation detector
Energy; Nuclear energy
The combination of phosphor, photomultiplier tube, and associated electronic circuits for counting light emissions produced in the phosphor by ionising radiation.
Scheduled outage
Energy; Nuclear energy
The shutdown of a generating unit, transmission line, or other facility for inspection, maintenance, or refueling, which is scheduled well in advance (even if the schedule changes). Scheduled outages ...
Public dose
Energy; Nuclear energy
The dose received by a member of the public from exposure to radiation or to radioactive material released by a licensee, or to any other source of radiation under the control of a licensee. Public ...
Proton
Energy; Nuclear energy
An elementary nuclear particle with a positive electric charge located in the nucleus of an atom.
Production expense
Energy; Nuclear energy
Production expense is one component of the cost of generating electric power, which includes costs associated with fuel, as well as plant operation and maintenance.
Proprietary information
Energy; Nuclear energy
Privately owned knowledge or data, such as that protected by a registered patent, copyright, or trademark.
Proportional counter
Energy; Nuclear energy
A radiation instrument in which an electronic detection system receives pulses that are proportional to the number of ions formed in a gas-filled tube by ionising radiation.
