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- What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
What is nuclear fission? Nuclear fission is a reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, while releasing energy For instance, when hit by a neutron, the nucleus of an atom of uranium-235 splits into two smaller nuclei, for example a barium nucleus and a krypton nucleus and two or three neutrons
- Six Global Trends in Nuclear Power You Should Know
Here are six key trends from the Nuclear Power Status in 2025 that show how nuclear energy uptake is evolving: 1 Global Nuclear Capacity can Increase by more than double by 2050 According to the IAEA projections, global nuclear power capacity could double by 2050 — reaching between 561 GW (e) (low estimate) and 992 GW (e) (high estimate)
- Nuclear Explained - International Atomic Energy Agency
The articles and videos on this page offer easy-to-understand explanations of major topics in nuclear science and technology 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
- Nuclear Explained - International Atomic Energy Agency
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy Fusion reactions take place in a state of matter called plasma — a hot, charged gas made of positive ions and free-moving electrons with unique properties distinct from solids, liquids or gases
- 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
The IAEA provides fundamental nuclear data for energy and non-energy applications, as well as atomic data for fusion energy research 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 power and climate change | IAEA
Nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy In 2018, nuclear power produced about 10 percent of the world’s electricity Together with the expanding renewable energy sources and fuel switching from coal to gas, higher nuclear power production contributed to the levelling of global CO 2 emissions at 33 gigatonnes in 2019 1
- Top ‘Nuclear Explained’ Reads in 2024 | IAEA
Nuclear energy was in the spotlight in 2024 as the IAEA and the Government of Belgium organized the world’s first Nuclear Energy Summit, and the IAEA raised its projections for nuclear electrical generation for the fourth year in a row Our explainer on nuclear energy was the most read in English and in all the other UN languages Read it here
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