fission

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"We therefore needed an energy acceptor that selectively captures the multiplied triplet excitons after fission."

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Today, all nuclear plants are powered by fission, the process of splitting the atom.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The fusion process creates energy by joining atoms together, while nuclear fission creates energy when atoms are split apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

It is produced by nuclear fission for use in medical gauges and devices, but can also be a byproduct of nuclear reactors and weapons testing, the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

Then he got up and started pacing, thinking about what little he knew about fission and the possibility of building atomic bombs.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin