What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power | IAEA
WEBNov 15, 2022 · The Science of Nuclear Power. Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus, the core of atoms, made up of protons and neutrons. This source of energy can be produced in two ways: fission – when nuclei of atoms split into several parts – or fusion – when nuclei fuse together. The nuclear energy harnessed around the world ...
The 1986 Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident | IAEA
WEBJun 13, 2013 · IAEA, Vienna, 2008 (ISSN 0074–1884; STI/PUB/1312; ISBN 978–92–0–110807–4) On 26 April 1986, the Number Four reactor at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant in what then was the Soviet Union during improper testing at low-power, resulted in loss of control that led to an explosion and fire that demolished the reactor building and released ...
International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and …
WEB5 days ago · IAEA, Honduras and Japan join forces to strengthen Cancer Care Access through Rays of Hope. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Government of Honduras and the Government of Japan have joined forces to expand radiotherapy services and improve cancer care in the Republic of Honduras …
What is Radiation? | IAEA
WEB25 Jan 2023. Andrea Galindo, IAEA Office of Public Information and Communication. Radiation is energy that moves from one place to another in a form that can be described as waves or particles. We are exposed to radiation in our everyday life. Some of the most familiar sources of radiation include the sun, microwave ovens in our kitchens and ...
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) | IAEA
WEBMay 3, 2023 · The NPT was opened for signature in 1968 and entered into force on 5 March 1970.On 11 May 1995, the Treaty was extended indefinitely. With 191 States parties, it is the most widely adhered to treaty in the field of nuclear non-proliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy and nuclear disarmament.
What are Isotopes? - IAEA
WEBAug 19, 2022 · Puja Daya, IAEA Office of Public Information and Communication. 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. You can see the different chemical elements on the periodic table.
Frequently Asked Chernobyl Questions | IAEA
WEBOn April 26, 1986, the Number Four RBMK reactor at the nuclear power plant at Chernobyl, Ukraine, went out of control during a test at low-power, leading to an explosion and fire that demolished the reactor building and released large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere. Safety measures were ignored, the uranium fuel in the reactor overheated and melted through the
What is Nuclear Fusion? - International Atomic Energy Agency
WEBAug 3, 2023 · Matteo Barbarino, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications. 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 …
What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? - International Atomic …
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Small – physically a fraction of the size of a conventional nuclear power reactor. Modular – making it possible for systems and components to be factory-assembled and transported as a unit to a location for installation. Reactors – harnessing nuclear fission to generate heat to produce energy. Learn more about nuclear fission and energy.
Radioactive waste disposal - IAEA
WEBMay 8, 2024 · To support Member States in developing disposal programmes and solutions, the IAEA assists within the following areas: Addressing scientific, technical, institutional and socio-political issues through stakeholder involvement to support confidence building. Disposal is the final step in the management of radioactive waste.