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Does anyone know if a DUI will keep you from passing your security clearance at the Y-12 project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Not for a craft position but as a Bechtel employee (Engineer).
Hi everyone, I’m pretty new to learning about nuclear power so bear with me haha. But I have been concerned about links between nuclear power and nuclear weapons, and how to reconcile being pro nuclear power while also opposing ties with nuclear weapons research. Particularly, I have been thinking about this in the context of nuclear fusion. As some of you may know, nuclear fusion comes in two main technologies: magnetic confinement and inertial confinement. As far as I know, while the magnetic confinement research and industry is pretty solidly just about power generation, inertial confinement research has never been able to divorce itself from nuclear weapons research. In fact, there are inertial confinement startups right now that are collaborating with national labs known for their nuke research.
While I hope for a clean energy future with clean nuclear fusion power, it does still worry me that some of the R&D will directly or indirectly support the nuclear stockpile. Is there much reason to be concerned, and if so, how should I approach this issue if I’m considering a career in clean energy?
This has probably been researched by a person far smarter than I am, still, I want to adress it just to taylor my own knowledge and to know what kowledge is out there about the topic I have a dream about.
Situation:
Nuclear power plants produce about 4,5m3 of fallout per year, this is manageable for humanity and we can easily store this with deep-earth containers (recent technology).
Still, to me, this seems like a waste, these isotopes hold so much potential energy.
Question:
Is it possible for humanity to harness the power of isotopes?
The radioactive decaying matter we have on our hand produce alot of energy in the form of radioactivity. Wouldn't it be awesome if we, as humanity, could farm that radioactivity and in turn, turn it into something productive, like energy. The energy of the isotopes have to go somewhere right?
The idea:
I personally imagine it like some kind of wall or incasing where the material sits. This wall can absorb the radiation coming from the decaying isotopes and generate a current out of this. This current will be small (very small) but if we stack enough of the matter we can still make energy that was otherwise lost.
I'm curious to your oppinions and even if this is possible, maybe some r/theydidthemath shenanigans would be much appreciated.
Kind regards.
Second new Georgia reactor begins splitting atoms in key step to making electricity
https://candorium.com/news/20240214155105414/second-new-georgia-reactor-begins-splitting-atoms-in-key-step-to-making-electricity
How far does regular emission of radioactive gas travel? (Not from a fall out)
Reddit,
I have recently started my research essay for my English twelve class, and I have chosen the topic of nuclear energy. A part of my essay requires me to do an interview with a notable person who works in the industry (it does not have to be over a voice chat). I have emailed multiple people, but none have responded. If there is anyone who works with anything close to the topic, would I be able to get your response for ten to fifteen questions? Thank you for reading.
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Hi there :) If anyone could help me learn about mox fuel by recommending some primary sources i'd be really thankful!
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