nuclear research
Splitting atoms scientifically
Nuclear research is scientific investigation into atomic nuclei and their properties—how they bind together, release energy, and interact with radiation.
The term covers both peaceful applications like power generation and medicine, and weapons development: The facility conducts nuclear research for the Department of Energy.
During the Cold War, nuclear research often meant classified work on bombs and missiles.
- fissionNuclear breakup releasing energy
- splitting the atomDividing atomic nuclei
- uranium enrichmentRaising fissile isotope proportion
- cyclotronsCircular particle acceleration devices
- isotopesAtomic number twins
fusion · cold fusion · atomic pile · PET scans · Geiger counters · critical mass · brachytherapy · radiation damage · gamma rays · radiopharmaceuticals · radioactive decay · proton therapy · Manhattan Project · particle accelerators · reactor · neutron · physicist · particle
- research fieldsclimate studies, space exploration, particle physics, astronomy, marine biology
- clean energysolar power, solar, wind power, wind, solar panels
- nuclear energyuranium, plutonium, fission, fusion, reactor core
- defense researchDARPA, weapons labs, weapons testing, defense technology, military science
- Energy ResearchDOE, national labs, federal funding, energy policy
- Research Institutesmarine biology, computer science, materials science, social sciences, oceanography
nuclear researchchemical analysis
Identifying substance composition
biological research · agricultural research · astronomical research · materials science · organic chemistry
nuclear researchagricultural science
Study of farming practices
food science · environmental conservation · marine biology · medical research