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Is it theoretically possible to stimulate a radioactive nucleus so that it decays on demand instead of randomly?Could this be used to accelerate decay of dangerous fission by-products?
discountbrain said:Your answer is 'no'.
Fascinating question. I've wondered the same thing myself.Recycler said:Is it theoretically possible to stimulate a radioactive nucleus so that it decays on demand instead of randomly?Could this be used to accelerate decay of dangerous fission by-products?
As an aside.we are seeing in this discussion,mfb said:No.
There are few exceptions: some nuclei can decay only if they don't have electrons around them (e. g. dysprosium-163) or do so much faster (e. g. Rhenium-187), and some need electrons around them to decay (e. g. rubidium-83), but those are rare exceptions, and none of them is relevant for nuclear waste.
Transmutation is a working method to get rid of some of the waste, but that is not based on the radioactive decay of the waste.
Thank you.discountbrain says we can't try everything.I agree,however if I knew exactly how,I would like to try introducing entangled particles into the radioactive atom.Could a state change at this point initiate a change in the atom's state?Trying the right things might be very informative.Visualizing the future of the entangled system has been mentioned recently in the literature.mfb said:No.
There are few exceptions: some nuclei can decay only if they don't have electrons around them (e. g. dysprosium-163) or do so much faster (e. g. Rhenium-187), and some need electrons around them to decay (e. g. rubidium-83), but those are rare exceptions, and none of them is relevant for nuclear waste.
Transmutation is a working method to get rid of some of the waste, but that is not based on the radioactive decay of the waste.
No. And this has nothing to do with entanglement.Recycler said:Could a state change at this point initiate a change in the atom's state?
Nuclear decay stimulation is a process in which a radioactive material is exposed to high-energy particles, such as protons or neutrons, in order to induce a nuclear reaction. This can result in the production of new elements or the release of energy.
Nuclear decay stimulation is important for both scientific research and practical applications. It allows scientists to study the properties of different elements and isotopes, as well as develop new materials and technologies that rely on nuclear reactions.
Nuclear decay stimulation is controlled by adjusting the energy and intensity of the particles used to stimulate the radioactive material. This can be done using specialized equipment, such as particle accelerators, and precise calculations based on the properties of the material being stimulated.
There are several potential risks associated with nuclear decay stimulation, including the release of radiation and the possibility of a nuclear meltdown. However, these risks can be mitigated through strict safety protocols and regulations.
Nuclear decay stimulation has a wide range of applications, including nuclear power generation, medical imaging and treatment, and materials science. It is also used in the production of nuclear weapons and as a tool for studying the origins of the universe.