fission

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Conventional nuclear plants split heavy atoms in a process called fission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The findings could also encourage further research combining singlet fission and metal complexes, with potential uses not only in solar energy but also in LEDs and emerging quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

It generates four times as much energy as fission, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 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

When neutrons fly away from one fuel rod, the surrounding water slows them to the optimal speed before they reach the next uranium nuclei, making them more likely to create fission.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland