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Recovering sea-water uranium - what advantage Fusion?

Andrew Mason
Nov 23, 2006 · Replies 28 · Nov 29, 2006

Replies: 28

Radiation Basics | Health Physics Society

Astronuc
Nov 25, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 25, 2006

Replies: 1

What Are the Specific Isotopes and Decay Processes of Nuclear Waste?

kel
Nov 6, 2006 · Replies 3 · Nov 17, 2006

Replies: 3

Which Nuclear Engineering Journals Have the Best Reputation?

Azael
Aug 31, 2006 · Replies 4 · Nov 16, 2006

Replies: 4

Master's or PhD for NE Career: What's Required?

ballistikk
Nov 7, 2006 · Replies 1 · Nov 7, 2006

Replies: 1

Making My Nuke Look Like Your Nuke

marcusl
Oct 30, 2006 · Replies 7 · Oct 31, 2006

Replies: 7

Background Radiation: Effects of Nuclear Weapons Testing

theCandyman
Oct 30, 2006 · Replies 1 · Oct 31, 2006

Replies: 1

Which is more efficient: Nuclear Q

K.J.Healey
Aug 26, 2006 · Replies 12 · Oct 28, 2006

Replies: 12

Fusion Variable Game: Challenge Your Score at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab!

theCandyman
Oct 19, 2006 · Replies 2 · Oct 21, 2006

Replies: 2

What safety measures prevent a LOCA at nuclear power plants?

georgeh
May 1, 2006 · Replies 4 · Oct 20, 2006

Replies: 4

How Accurate Are Seismic Estimates of Nuclear Test Yields?

Orion1
Sep 19, 2006 · Replies 9 · Oct 9, 2006

Replies: 9

Is Fission Classified as Capture or Noncapture?

cooper7d7
Oct 7, 2006 · Replies 3 · Oct 7, 2006

Replies: 3

Do Nuclear Weapons Need to be Tested?

Zaharof
Oct 5, 2006 · Replies 10 · Oct 6, 2006

Replies: 10

Beta decay and electron capture.

theCandyman
Sep 27, 2006 · Replies 9 · Sep 29, 2006

Replies: 9

Accelerator Driven Systems: Overcoming Engineering Challenges

Azael
Sep 19, 2006 · Replies 6 · Sep 20, 2006

Replies: 6

Characterization of materials and radiation biology

Nomy-the wanderer
Sep 19, 2006 · Replies 2 · Sep 20, 2006

Replies: 2

Atomic physics topics related to nuclear power?

Azael
Sep 15, 2006 · Replies 8 · Sep 19, 2006

Replies: 8

What Does 'Gain of the Detection System' Mean in Particle Detection?

pivoxa15
Sep 12, 2006 · Replies 1 · Sep 13, 2006

Replies: 1

Nuclear Engineering PhD vs. Master's

nucleargt
Sep 10, 2006 · Replies 1 · Sep 13, 2006

Replies: 1

Transport fundamentals question

nucleargt
Sep 12, 2006 · Replies 1 · Sep 12, 2006

Replies: 1

Fusion Scientists: Inertial & Magnetic Confinement

dzza
Jun 9, 2006 · Replies 5 · Sep 1, 2006

Replies: 5

Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology

Astronuc
Aug 9, 2006 · Replies 3 · Aug 23, 2006

Replies: 3

Can an analytical solution for PRKE be found with ramp reactivity ?

unknownreference
Jul 14, 2006 · Replies 4 · Jul 16, 2006

Replies: 4

Final storage containing spent HTR fuel elements

Lucky mkhonza
Jul 12, 2006 · Replies 3 · Jul 16, 2006

Replies: 3

Greens use against nuclear power is the waste factor

Princip
Jul 11, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jul 12, 2006

Replies: 5

Can Numerical Simulation Revolutionize Nuclear Reactor Design?

Astronuc
Jun 17, 2006 · Replies 18 · Jul 12, 2006

Replies: 18

Question of Sound Fusion Power Generation

scorpio_wan1945
Apr 15, 2006 · Replies 37 · Jun 21, 2006

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Replies: 37

How does Cherenkov radiation work?

raul_l
Jun 5, 2006 · Replies 8 · Jun 6, 2006

Replies: 8

Separation of Isotopes by Laser Excitation

kaos
May 31, 2006 · Replies 5 · Jun 1, 2006

Replies: 5

How is nuclear waste transformed into glass logs?

Mariko
May 26, 2006 · Replies 5 · May 26, 2006

Replies: 5

Can Electrons and Muons Revolutionize Alternative Energy Sources?

~()
Apr 23, 2006 · Replies 32 · May 10, 2006

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Replies: 32

What Are the Fundamentals of Nuclear Fission for Beginners?

Totam
May 3, 2006 · Replies 16 · May 8, 2006

Replies: 16

Why Has the Pursuit of Fusion Technology Persisted Despite Challenges?

Tsunami
May 3, 2006 · Replies 1 · May 3, 2006

Replies: 1

Chernobyl Is Cold Fusion a Valid Argument Against Nuclear Power?

theCandyman
Apr 29, 2006 · Replies 2 · Apr 30, 2006

Replies: 2

What are some of the practical problems encountered in modern fusion attempts?

bill nye scienceguy!
Apr 16, 2006 · Replies 7 · Apr 25, 2006

Replies: 7

At what eV will electrons induce Be-10 decay?

RaymondKennethPetry
Apr 19, 2006 · Replies 1 · Apr 22, 2006

Replies: 1

Find Reliable Containment Dome Specs for Amending 10 CFR 73 - Expert Suggestions

tehfrr
Nov 15, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 21, 2006

Replies: 3

NRDC's position on Nuclear Energy

motai
Apr 18, 2006 · Replies 3 · Apr 19, 2006

Replies: 3

Can a nuke power plant just blow up?

alancj
Mar 19, 2006 · Replies 38 · Apr 17, 2006

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Replies: 38

Minimum Nuclear Charge Threshold?

Orion1
Mar 30, 2006 · Replies 8 · Apr 14, 2006

Replies: 8

Are Small Nuclear Power Plants More Efficient and Cost-Effective?

sunblock
Apr 3, 2006 · Replies 21 · Apr 5, 2006

Replies: 21

What Are the Fission Product Ranges in U-235?

vanesch
Mar 24, 2006 · Replies 11 · Mar 27, 2006

Replies: 11

What future advancements can be expected in nuclear power?

Astronuc
Nov 13, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 25, 2006

Replies: 1

Can Radioisotope Generators Really Put an Elephant to Sleep?

Nomy-the wanderer
Mar 22, 2006 · Replies 12 · Mar 24, 2006

Replies: 12

Why isn't radio wave reflection in the ionosphere direct?

karim102
Mar 18, 2006 · Replies 4 · Mar 19, 2006

Replies: 4

Materials Models and Simulations for Nuclear Fuels

Astronuc
Mar 12, 2006 · Replies 2 · Mar 15, 2006

Replies: 2

New Flux in a Sphere of moderator of Radius R

Lucky mkhonza
Mar 7, 2006 · Replies 15 · Mar 9, 2006

Replies: 15

Why Do Companies Join Multiple Nuclear Consortia?

jhe1984
Feb 21, 2006 · Replies 3 · Feb 26, 2006

Replies: 3

What is the potential energy output of an Americium 242 Fission Engine?

Intuitive
Feb 23, 2006 · Replies 7 · Feb 26, 2006

Replies: 7

China’s Advanced TOKAMAK Experiment: Challenges & Solutions

chaoszen
Feb 8, 2006 · Replies 10 · Feb 21, 2006

Replies: 10

Nature's 2 billon year old Nuclear reactor

scott1
Nov 13, 2005 · Replies 9 · Feb 19, 2006

Replies: 9

What is Iran referring to here?

jhe1984
Feb 17, 2006 · Replies 4 · Feb 18, 2006

Replies: 4

Materials issues in the radiation environment

Astronuc
Feb 10, 2006 · Replies 2 · Feb 11, 2006

Replies: 2

Nuclear Waste from Reactors: Dangers & Uses

DeathKnight
Feb 3, 2006 · Replies 8 · Feb 4, 2006

Replies: 8

Would this be a viable waste storage method?

Azael
Jan 29, 2006 · Replies 15 · Feb 3, 2006

Replies: 15

Computing the released energy of several nuclear explosions

Wickerman
Dec 16, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jan 25, 2006

Replies: 5

Nuclear Power Supply: How Much Is Left?

munky99999
Jan 21, 2006 · Replies 8 · Jan 25, 2006

Replies: 8

Failures of Nuclear Reactors Materials

M Usman
Nov 21, 2005 · Replies 13 · Dec 28, 2005

Replies: 13

Radioactive isotope with a half-life of 48,000 years

AA Institute
Nov 21, 2005 · Replies 9 · Dec 26, 2005

Replies: 9

Fissionable Elements: Breeding, Unstable Isotopes, Critical Mass

GiTS
Dec 18, 2005 · Replies 3 · Dec 24, 2005

Replies: 3

Could Nuclear Thermal Rockets Revolutionize Space Travel?

enigma
Sep 17, 2003 · Replies 80 · Dec 3, 2005

3

Replies: 80

Any nuclear engineers want to do an interview

jd1828
Nov 29, 2005 · Replies 2 · Dec 2, 2005

Replies: 2

The Latest in Fusion Reactor Research: Breakthroughs & Challenges

shingetsunohimitsu
Oct 18, 2004 · Replies 16 · Nov 27, 2005

Replies: 16

What is the pressure of gas inside an inertial fusion pellet?

theCandyman
Nov 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Nov 25, 2005

Replies: 3

Neutron Energy Spectrum vs. Neutron Flux

saeedsh
Nov 24, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 24, 2005

Replies: 1

What are projects about nuclear controlled fusion reactor to achieve Q > 1

FEBAUSA
Jul 30, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 13, 2005

Replies: 5

Feasibility of pulsed fusion reactor

caliente
Nov 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Nov 9, 2005

Replies: 2

So, would a nuclear engineering degree be good now?

end3r7
Nov 9, 2005 · Replies 4 · Nov 9, 2005

Replies: 4

Prometheus Woes: 150 Employees Left in Limbo After NASA Program Termination

Astronuc
Sep 12, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 8, 2005

Replies: 5

Can we use Gamma Ray Annihilation as a form of clean energy source?

Intuitive
Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 5 · Nov 8, 2005

Replies: 5

Preparing for engineering entrances

vaishakh
Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 6, 2005

Replies: 1

Is Blacklight Power a Revolutionary Energy Source or a Physics Anomaly?

Andre
Nov 5, 2005 · Replies 1 · Nov 5, 2005

Replies: 1

Can NMR technology reveal the true nature of atomic nuclei?

Intuitive
Oct 30, 2005 · Replies 13 · Nov 4, 2005

Replies: 13

Practical size limit to nuclear power plant?

Cliff_J
Nov 2, 2005 · Replies 8 · Nov 3, 2005

Replies: 8

Neutron Embrittlement of Pressure Vessels

Astronuc
Oct 23, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 29, 2005

Replies: 1

Managing Blackbody Radiation in Magnetic Confinement Fusion

sid_galt
Oct 11, 2005 · Replies 4 · Oct 29, 2005

Replies: 4

Please read, my grade depends on it

aspiring_physicist
Oct 27, 2005 · Replies 5 · Oct 29, 2005

Replies: 5

How about Can ultrasonic waves create extreme temperatures inside gas bubbles?

Intuitive
Oct 13, 2005 · Replies 8 · Oct 23, 2005

Replies: 8

Calculate Gamma Sv in Water Sample with Gamma Spectrometry

sdouag
Oct 18, 2005 · Replies 1 · Oct 18, 2005

Replies: 1

Spent Reactor Fuel: Can Heat Be Used for District Heating?

nrg
Oct 3, 2005 · Replies 6 · Oct 5, 2005

Replies: 6

Why not particle accelerators for fusion?

RayB
Sep 25, 2005 · Replies 19 · Oct 3, 2005

Replies: 19

Recent developments in food irradiation?

pivoxa15
Sep 20, 2005 · Replies 4 · Sep 30, 2005

Replies: 4

Could Fusion Cavitation be a Possible Factor in the Sun's Reactions?

Intuitive
Sep 27, 2005 · Replies 4 · Sep 28, 2005

Replies: 4

What materials are used in a nuclear reactor?

M Usman
Sep 6, 2005 · Replies 2 · Sep 27, 2005

Replies: 2

Fresh student of nuclear engineering

Physics71
Sep 11, 2005 · Replies 2 · Sep 25, 2005

Replies: 2

Passive Reactors: Theory & Toshiba 4S | Nuclear News

theCandyman
Aug 22, 2005 · Replies 17 · Sep 24, 2005

Replies: 17

Output of best betavoltaics per size?

jim_990
Sep 24, 2005 · Replies 1 · Sep 24, 2005

Replies: 1

Discovering the Latest Fusion Technique: Tritium Rings and Their Impact

Pythagorean
Sep 19, 2005 · Replies 6 · Sep 22, 2005

Replies: 6

Could Atomically Fine Metal Dust Revolutionize Hydraulic Pressing Techniques?

Intuitive
Sep 20, 2005 · Replies 3 · Sep 20, 2005

Replies: 3

Fusion Power: Breaking the Grip of Oil Economics - The Truth Behind Resistance

Pythagorean
Sep 19, 2005 · Replies 4 · Sep 20, 2005

Replies: 4

Nuclear Fusion Reactor & Power Plant: Issues & Challenges

FEBAUSA
Jul 12, 2005 · Replies 11 · Sep 20, 2005

Replies: 11

National Ignition Facility (NIF)

Orion1
Sep 15, 2005 · Replies 5 · Sep 17, 2005

Replies: 5

How can we regulate fusion reactions?

arman
Sep 10, 2005 · Replies 7 · Sep 12, 2005

Replies: 7

How Long Will it Take to Build ITER?

theCandyman
May 2, 2005 · Replies 12 · Sep 9, 2005

Replies: 12

Discover India's Groundbreaking Thorium Reactor: The Future of Nuclear Energy

Yaaks
Sep 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Sep 5, 2005

Replies: 3

Nuclear Waste: Can It Be Used to Break Down Plastics?

munky99999
May 30, 2005 · Replies 15 · Aug 30, 2005

Replies: 15

How Long Does It Take to Build a Nuclear Power Plant?

Pengwuino
Aug 28, 2005 · Replies 6 · Aug 29, 2005

Replies: 6

Is Bubble Fusion finally verified?

Jikx
Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 11 · Aug 26, 2005

Replies: 11

Uranium power/weight ratio in fission reactors

AA Institute
Aug 26, 2005 · Replies 3 · Aug 26, 2005

Replies: 3

Refer to aneutronic reactions as though they are fusion

cdhuntsman
Aug 15, 2005 · Replies 1 · Aug 25, 2005

Replies: 1

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