How Can Nuclear Energy Be Modulated in Reactors?

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Nuclear energy is identified as the densest form of energy that can be effectively manipulated and modulated in reactors. The discussion highlights the ability to create significant fluctuations in potential energy states within a nuclear system. While electric charge is debated as a form of energy, it is acknowledged that nuclear energy offers greater density and modulation capabilities. The conversation also touches on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as a method of manipulating energy states, raising questions about its application in nuclear reactors. Understanding these modulation techniques is crucial for optimizing reactor performance and energy output.
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Electric charge is an example of a form of energy whose energy potential we can readily and conveniently manipulate, to modulate its state, to make it go up and down cyclically.

What is the most dense form of energy whose energy potential we can quickly manipulate or modulate?

I'm talking about being able to create wide swings in the state of potential energy of a system, to make it go up and down cyclically, with the widest possible amplitude.
 
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Charge is not a form of energy.

The densest is nuclear energy which can be manipulated and modulated quite well in a nuclear reactor.
 
Antiphon said:
Charge is not a form of energy.

The densest is nuclear energy which can be manipulated and modulated quite well in a nuclear reactor.

Okay, charge potential is a form of energy then.

How can the energy state within the nucleus be manipulated and modulated? I've heard of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance doing this, but how would a nuclear reactor do this?
 

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