Difference between revisions of "Applications of Nuclear Physics to Energy Development"
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#* [http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/06/16/pocket-particle-accelerators-like-this-one-could-bring-safer-nuclear-power-to/ Pocket Particle Accelerators Could Bring Safer Nuclear Power to Neighborhoods] | #* [http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/06/16/pocket-particle-accelerators-like-this-one-could-bring-safer-nuclear-power-to/ Pocket Particle Accelerators Could Bring Safer Nuclear Power to Neighborhoods] | ||
# 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? | # 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? | ||
| − | #* [http://aether.lbl.gov/elements/stellar/strong/strong.html] | + | #* [http://aether.lbl.gov/elements/stellar/strong/strong.html The strong nuclear force] |
# 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]#* [http://mitnse.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/biological_effects_09.pdf] | #*[http://mitnse.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/biological_effects_09.pdf]#* [http://mitnse.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/biological_effects_09.pdf] | ||
Revision as of 20:25, 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?