- What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy, because unlike coal, oil or gas power plants, nuclear power plants practically do not produce CO 2 during their operation Nuclear reactors generate close to one-third of the world’s carbon free electricity and are crucial in meeting climate change goals
- ¿Qué es la energía nuclear? ¿Qué es la energía atómica? Definición | OIEA
La fisión nuclear es una reacción por la que el núcleo de un átomo se divide en dos o más núcleos más pequeños, liberando al mismo tiempo energía Por ejemplo, cuando un neutrón golpea el núcleo de un átomo de uranio 235, este se divide en dos núcleos más pequeños, por ejemplo, un núcleo de bario y un núcleo de criptón, y se
- Nuclear science | IAEA
Nuclear science and technology is the foundation for all the IAEA’s activities The Agency assists Member States with scientific advice, education, training and technical documents in many nuclear science areas, provides key nuclear data and helps them improve awareness about the wide range of applications of nuclear technology
- International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
24 July 2025 Update 304 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this week provided Ukraine with a freight vehicle for the transport of radioactive material, its 150th delivery of equipment to support nuclear safety and security in the country during the military conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today
- Nuclear Explained | IAEA
The many peaceful uses of nuclear technology have a beneficial impact on our everyday lives – from energy production and food security to health care and the protection of the environment The articles and videos on this page offer easy-to-understand explanations of major topics in nuclear science and technology
- Nuclear Explained - Nuclear science - IAEA
Nuclear science and technology are often used in the study and preservation of valuable cultural objects These objects include everything from paintings, clothing and musical instruments, to statues, arms and armour — even Egyptian mummies and an entire ancient wooden ship
- Nuclear technology and applications | IAEA
The IAEA assists its Member States in using nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes and facilitates the transfer of such technology and knowledge in a sustainable manner to Member States
- Nuclear Data Services | IAEA
Reliable atomic and nuclear data are essential ingredients in a wide range of applications, including the design and operation of nuclear power plants, management of nuclear waste, production and uses of radioisotopes, medical dosimetry and diagnostics, the development and applications of lasers and accelerators, fusion energy research, environmental monitoring, plasma processing, materials
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