Nuclear Fission v Nuclear Fusion: Differences and Similarities Explained

Nuclear fission and fusion are two fundamental processes that release energy in different ways. Nuclear fission involves splitting heavy atomic nuclei, like uranium-235 or plutonium-239, into smaller fragments. This process releases a significant amount of energy along with additional neutrons that can sustain a chain reaction, leading to a steady release of energy. Fission is the principle behind nuclear power plants, where controlled chain reactions are harnessed to generate electricity. On the other hand, nuclear fusion involves combining light atomic nuclei, typically isotopes of hydrogen such as deuterium and tritium, to form a heavier nucleus. This process releases an immense amount of energy, much greater than fission, and is the power source of stars, including our Sun. Fusion reactions have the potential to provide abundant, clean energy with virtually no long-lived radioactive waste. However, achieving controlled fusion on Earth has proven challenging due to the extreme temperatures and pressures required to initiate and sustain the reaction, as well as technical challenges in confining and controlling the hot plasma. In this video, we have explained the differences and similarities between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission.

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References:
https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/fi...
https://www.ansto.gov.au/news/fission...
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/n...

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