Abstract
Nuclear power is one of the leading sources in our search for energy. One source of nuclear power is nuclear fission, an energy-releasing process in which the nuclei of atoms are split. The energy produced is close kin to chemical energy. Similar basic laws, rules and reasoning apply.
Perhaps the best means of gaining an overall understanding of nuclear energy is to examine three of the known force fields in nature. Because of the importance of these basic concepts, this publication will concentrate on descriptions of these force fields and how they are harnessed for our use.
In addition, the publication will examine the familiar concept, mass equals energy, as described in the Einstein formula, E =mc2.
Publication Date
11-1981
Publication Number
AEES-27
Repository Citation
Turner, George M., "Energy in Agriculture: Energy Resource Series for Youth and Adult Energy Programs: 7. Nuclear Fission" (1981). Agricultural Engineering Energy Series. 15.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/aees_reports/15
