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EPJ Web of Conferences
Volume 98, 2015
Lectures Notes - Joint EPS-SIF International School on Energy – Course 2 Energy: Basic Concepts and Forefront Ideas
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| Article Number | 05001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 22 | |
| Section | Nuclear Energies | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20159805001 | |
| Published online | 27 August 2015 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20159805001
Energy from nuclear fission(*)
INFN, Sezione di Genova - Genova, Italy
(*) Most of the material of sects. 1, 2 and 3 is based on [1] and [2].
Published online: 27 August 2015
The main features of nuclear fission as physical phenomenon will be revisited, emphasizing its peculiarities with respect to other nuclear reactions. Some basic concepts underlying the operation of nuclear reactors and the main types of reactors will be illustrated, including fast reactors, showing the most important differences among them. The nuclear cycle and radioactive-nuclear-waste production will be also discussed, along with the perspectives offered by next generation nuclear assemblies being proposed. The current situation of nuclear power in the world, its role in reducing carbon emission and the available resources will be briefly illustrated.
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