Nuclear

December 13, 2022, marks a significant breakthrough for nuclear fusion – a topic of immense interest for decades. Nuclear scientists and enthusiasts worldwide rejoiced at the success of the nuclear fusion experiment that achieved ‘ignition’ – more output energy was yielded than what was consumed to initiate the reaction. The…

Nuclear power, a prominent energy source in the United States, contributes nearly 20% of total U.S. electricity generation. With 94 nuclear reactors operating across 28 states, the industry has increased its focus on the safety of nuclear components and structures to ensure public safety. One component that requires special attention…

Increasing demand for action on climate change has made clean energy a top priority worldwide. And as the call for renewables like solar and wind energy increases, interest in nuclear power has likewise emerged as part of the solution. Nuclear power plants—traditionally designed to offer 25 to 40 years of…

Nuclear power has provided a large-scale and efficient source of energy for decades. While both fission and fusion reactions can produce energy, the practicality of building the reactors depends on the process and reaction containment procedure. Fission power can be controlled, and despite its disadvantages, such as radiation, it is…