What is Deuterium?
Deuterium is a stable isotope ?of hydrogen, which, unlike “normal” hydrogen atoms, or protium, also contains a neutron.
What are Isotopes?
Like everything we see in the world, isotopes are a type of atom, the smallest unit of matter that retains all the chemical properties of an element. Isotopes are forms of a chemical element with specific properties.
What is Cherenkov Radiation?
Cherenkov radiation is a form of energy that we can perceive as a blue glow emitted when the electrically charged particles that compose atoms (i.e. electrons and protons) are moving at speeds faster than that of light in a specific medium.
Nuclear Explained – New Podcast Explores the Nuclear Side of Life
The IAEA’s new podcast, Nuclear Explained, reveals how nuclear is integrated in and benefits so many aspects of our daily lives. Complementing a series of?explanatory articles, the podcast’s monthly e...
The Use of Nuclear Power Beyond Generating Electricity: Non-Electric Applications
Decarbonization to create a CO2-neutral global economy requires decarbonizing all sectors that largely rely on fossil fuels today.