Kunal RastogiAIR 15 · CSE 2023 · 209 wordsTheir whole copy
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Albert Einsteins theory of Special Relativity gave famous formula E=MC^2 that forms the bedrock of Nuclear fission & fusion to convert mass into Energy
| Nuclear Fusion | Nuclear Fission |
|---|---|
| ①Forms by combination | ①Forms by dissociation |
| H + neutron → H_2 + reduced mass | Uranium^235 → Thorium + energy |
| ②No radioactive end products | ②Radioactive end products. |
| ③Naturally occurs in the sun | ③Artificially created in nuclear reactors |
| ④Tremendous amount of energy | ④Relatively lower energy |
Global Security dilemma:
Body · points and prose
- Just Energy transition to renewable
- VS
- more energy production for development
Nuclear Energy in addressing dilemma: (1) Help create sustainable, endless source of safe, continuous energy (2) Help achieve target of Paris Pact (3) More energy creation can lead to better economic growth - eg IEA → 10% energy output increase → 0.5% GDP growth (4) Help end dependence on fossil fuel → huge source of geopolitical rivalry
ways to tap above
- more global collaboration like ITER for tokomak tech
- Safe use of Nuclear under watchful guidance of IAEA
Close · a framework
Above steps would aid in achieving SDG-7 of Clean Energy which is seminal for Sustainable development.