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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
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
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
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 Energy in the Clean Energy Transition Nuclear energy is still providing the world with a quarter of its low-carbon power and supporting the roll out of intermittent renewables like solar and wind In future we will see even more nuclear deliver the clean, reliable, and secure power the world needs
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
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
IAEA Year in Review 2024 The IAEA had another eventful year in 2024, taking its work to support peace and development even further out into the world In other key areas of work, the Agency continued efforts to prevent a nuclear accident in Ukraine, monitored the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear