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fission, in physics: see nuclear energy nuclear energy, the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom and released through fission, fusion, or radioactivity . In these processes a small amount of mass is converted to energy according to the relationship E = mc2, where E ..... Click the link for more information. and nucleus nucleus, in physics, the extremely dense central core of an atom . The Nature of the NucleusCompositionAtomic nuclei are composed of two types of particles, protons and neutrons, which are collectively known as nucleons. ..... Click the link for more information. ; see also atomic bomb atomic bomb or A-bomb, weapon deriving its explosive force from the release of atomic energy through the fission (splitting) of heavy nuclei (see nuclear energy ). The first atomic bomb was produced at the Los Alamos, N.Mex. ..... Click the link for more information. . fission 1. Biology a form of asexual reproduction in single-celled animals and plants involving a division into two or more equal parts that develop into new cells 2. short for nuclear fission How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The first is that the weapon was some novel small experimental nuclear fission device or other experimental weapon (e. There, technicians trained in handling nuclear materials would add the tritium or deuterium composites that turn a plain old fission bomb into a massive thermonuclear fusion bomb. Biologists call it "binary fission," and judging from Phillip Zaiser's new exhibition, it's what he's experiencing. |
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