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Articles related to "Nuclear Reactions"
Nucleosynthesis in the Big Bang The lightest four elements on the periodic table were made in nuclear fusion reactions shortly after the big bang. big bang theory • universe • elementary particles • protons • cosmic nucleosynthesis
Nuclear Power Plants This topic discusses the importance of nuclear energy today and explains the construction and working of a nuclear power plant. nuclear power plant • nuclear reactors • coolant • control rods • sealed containers
Nuclear Chain Reactions Most people are aware of the destructive force held within an atomic weapon, but what are physical forces are conspiring in order to cause such a violent explosion? nuclear reactions • nuclear chain reactions • atomic weapons • atomic bomb • atomic energy
What Is a Neutrino? Neutrinos are among the most elusive of elementary particles. They were not detected until about 25 years after they were first suggested to exist. fundamental particle • elementary particle • conservation of energy • neutrino • conservation of momentum
What is Microbiology?: Or the study of little critters!! Microbiology, like all sciences, has a language of its own. Unfortunately, that language makes it very difficult for people not familiar with it to understand. I will attempt to write microbiology articles and define the microbiology language as we go. microbiology • jargon
Absolute Time 1 Through research, physicists and geologists have determined that certain isotopes of elements will decay into new elements. Using the decay rate, and knowing the half-life of the isotope, a geologist can date a sample of rock and determine its age. geology • geophysics • isotopes • half-life • uranium
Astronomy of a Different Color: New Wavelengths Open New Windows wavelengths • radio astronomy • ultraviolet astronomy • infrared astronomy • opttical wavelengths
Operating A Nuclear Power Station The central nucleus of an atom, is composed of tiny particles called protons and neutrons, held together by forces of enormous magnitude. nuclear power station • splitting an atom • nuclear energy • uranium-235 • nuclear reactor
Rockets Describes the basics of chemical rockets, with a blurb on nuclear rockets. rockets • nuclear • chemical • astrophysics • astronomy
A Searcher of the Skies - E Margaret Burbidge Margaret Burbidge is an internationally respected astronomer and astrophysist. The book she co-authored in 1967, <i>Quasi-Stellar Objects</i>, remains a scientific classic in the study of quasars. burbidge • hubble • fos • quasar • quasi-stellar
Einstein's Special Relativity Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity predicts some unusual effects when traveling near the speed of light. time dilation • special relativity • einstein • michelson morley experiment • lorentz contraction
My Journey of Denial, Acceptance, and Healing What lessons have have we learned from adversity? depression • mcmanamy • fred • depression and bipolar support alliance
To Madness and Back The author recounts his emotional breakdown, a true story. depression • bipolar • manic depression • madness • personal story |
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