Nuclear energy

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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Induced radioactivity

Energy; Nuclear energy

Radioactivity that is created when stable substances are bombarded by ionising radiation. For example, the stable isotope cobalt-59 becomes the radioactive isotope cobalt-60 under neutron ...

Integrated plant evaluation

Energy; Nuclear energy

An evaluation that considers the plant as a whole rather than system by system.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Energy; Nuclear energy

The centre of worldwide cooperation in the nuclear field, through which member countries and multiple international partners work together to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear ...

Ion

Energy; Nuclear energy

(1) An atom that has too many or too few electrons, causing it to have an electrical charge, and therefore, be chemically active. (2) An electron that is not associated (in orbit) with a nucleus.

LETHAL DOSE (ld)

Energy; Nuclear energy

The dose of radiation expected to cause death to 50 percent of an exposed population within 30 days (LD 50/30). Typically, the LD 50/30 is in the range from 400 to 450 rem (4 to 5 sieverts) received ...