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atom

[at-uhm] / ˈæt əm /


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Mainly, he explained to his clients what fusion is—Smashing atoms together to make a new element, which releases energy, like stars.

From Barron's

Today, all of the world’s nuclear energy is generated from fission, the process of splitting the nucleus of an atom.

From Barron's

Today, all of the world’s nuclear energy is generated from fission, the process of splitting the nucleus of an atom.

From Barron's

At the time, a controlled fusion reaction produced more energy than it consumed by using lasers to create conditions that cause hydrogen atoms to fuse and release vast amounts of energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

These mirrors can influence how quickly the atoms release light.

From Science Daily