Atomic Energy
Atomic energy
By: Hiram A. Murray III
Background info
The origin of the phrase atomic energy check in from the years of 1905-10. It is defined as energy released by reactions within atomic nuclei, as in nuclear fission or fusion. Now a days it is referred to Nuclear energy. Nuclear power uses fission (splitting atom nuclei) to produce energy. Atom nuclei is also none as the nucleus (center of the atom). Around 6% of the world’s energy and 14% of the world’s electricity is produced by nuclear power. There are over 400 nuclear power reactors in use around the world. The largest producers of nuclear power are the US, France and Japan. Nuclear power provides around 20% of the electricity used in the US. Nuclear reactors are used to power some military submarines and aircraft carriers. A Nuclear reactor is well, powered by nuclear energy! The Calder Hall nuclear power station in the UK was the first to deliver commercial quantities of electricity (1956). Now a downfall of having Nuclear reactors is Nuclear reactors produce radioactive waste which can be difficult to dispose of safely.
History of its use
The science of atomic radiation, atomic change and nuclear fission was developed from 1895 to 1945, much of it in the last six of those years. Over 1939-45, most development was focused on the atomic bomb. Now to my knowledge from past readings, the atomic bomb was tested a lot in New Mexico. From 1945 attention was given to harnessing this energy in a controlled fashion for naval propulsion and for making electricity. This resulted in the nuclear reactor be created to power submarines a ships. Since 1956 the prime focus has been on the technological evolution of reliable nuclear power plants.
The discovery of it
Uranium was discovered in 1789 by Martin Klaproth, a German chemist, and named after the planet Uranus. Enrico Fermi is considered a major figure in the discovery of nuclear energy. He was the first scientist to discover the split of the atom.
By: Hiram A. Murray III
Background info
The origin of the phrase atomic energy check in from the years of 1905-10. It is defined as energy released by reactions within atomic nuclei, as in nuclear fission or fusion. Now a days it is referred to Nuclear energy. Nuclear power uses fission (splitting atom nuclei) to produce energy. Atom nuclei is also none as the nucleus (center of the atom). Around 6% of the world’s energy and 14% of the world’s electricity is produced by nuclear power. There are over 400 nuclear power reactors in use around the world. The largest producers of nuclear power are the US, France and Japan. Nuclear power provides around 20% of the electricity used in the US. Nuclear reactors are used to power some military submarines and aircraft carriers. A Nuclear reactor is well, powered by nuclear energy! The Calder Hall nuclear power station in the UK was the first to deliver commercial quantities of electricity (1956). Now a downfall of having Nuclear reactors is Nuclear reactors produce radioactive waste which can be difficult to dispose of safely.
History of its use
The science of atomic radiation, atomic change and nuclear fission was developed from 1895 to 1945, much of it in the last six of those years. Over 1939-45, most development was focused on the atomic bomb. Now to my knowledge from past readings, the atomic bomb was tested a lot in New Mexico. From 1945 attention was given to harnessing this energy in a controlled fashion for naval propulsion and for making electricity. This resulted in the nuclear reactor be created to power submarines a ships. Since 1956 the prime focus has been on the technological evolution of reliable nuclear power plants.
The discovery of it
Uranium was discovered in 1789 by Martin Klaproth, a German chemist, and named after the planet Uranus. Enrico Fermi is considered a major figure in the discovery of nuclear energy. He was the first scientist to discover the split of the atom.