Nuclear fission is a reaction in which a nucleus is split (or fissured). Controlled fission is a reality, whereas controlled fusion is a hope for the future. Hundreds of nuclear fission power plants a...Nuclear fission is a reaction in which a nucleus is split (or fissured). Controlled fission is a reality, whereas controlled fusion is a hope for the future. Hundreds of nuclear fission power plants around the world attest to the fact that controlled fission is practical and, at least in the short term, economical.
Nuclei much more massive than iron actually have less binding energy per nucleon than iron. Thus, if some method existed by which these massive nuclei could be “broken up” into iron-sized fragments en...Nuclei much more massive than iron actually have less binding energy per nucleon than iron. Thus, if some method existed by which these massive nuclei could be “broken up” into iron-sized fragments energy would be released - this is nuclear fission.
