Higgsino Physics
Atomic Bombs and Nuclear Reactors Simulated - Critical Mass Misconception
This video explains how atomic bombs and nuclear reactors work with a simulation. It also explains why critical mass is a confusing topic in nuclear physics. It depends on a lot more than just the mass.
Curated Video
Why Aren't We Using Nuclear Fusion To Solve Our Energy Crisis?
We aren’t using nuclear fusion to generate power yet because it is incredibly difficult to sustain a fusion reaction. The energy requirements are very high, and it is hard to find materials that can withstand such high temperatures. For...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Nuclear Fission #38
This video covers: - How the process of nuclear fission works - What a 'chain reaction' is - The pros and cons of nuclear fission General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses - See below for whether it is higher or foundation...
Curated Video
The Nuclear Disaster of Chernobyl
The Nuclear Disaster of Chernobyl analyzes the nuclear disaster of Ukraine and Chernobyl and the effects on health and society.
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Nuclear Energy and Power Generation
This video provides a brief and concise explanation of nuclear energy. It highlights the two main processes involved in nuclear energy production: fusion, which occurs in the sun and involves the joining of hydrogen nuclei, and fission,...
Dom Burgess
What is Fusion?
Dom explores how fusion works and the current technology out there making it happen - including France's colossal experimental reactor, ITER, and the soon to be switched on Wendelstein 7X in Germany.
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring Nuclear Energy
In this video, we explore the sources and processes behind nuclear energy, shedding light on its incredible power and potential. This video is part of the 12-part series, Forms of Energy.
Professor Dave Explains
The Future of Renewable Energy: Becoming a Type 1 Civilization
What challenges does humanity face in the 21st century? Where will we find the strength and the ingenuity to overcome them? One huge challenge is centered on the ways we produce energy. Current methods of extracting fossil fuels from the...
Next Animation Studio
Nuclear activity rises at Chernobyl
Scientists have recorded a rise in fission reactions around the destroyed nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, according to New Scientist.
Higgsino Physics
Why you can live in Hiroshima but not in Chernobyl
Radiation and fallout in Hiroshima vs in the Chernobyl accident. Hiroshima and Chernobyl both suffered a major atomic disaster, where radioactive atoms was released. Hiroshima was nuked by the uranium fissile atomic bomb, little boy with...
Curated Video
Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Power Stations
This video is a lecture on nuclear fission and how nuclear power stations utilize it to produce energy. The video explains the concept of fission, the materials used for fission, and how the reaction occurs. The video also covers the...
FuseSchool
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fission In a nuclear reactor the controlled slow release of energy is used to heat up a closed loop of coolant which passes to heat exchangers which then boil water to provide steam to turn electrical generators. The output of...
Curated Video
Nuclear Fission and Fusion: Release of Energy from Atomic Nuclei
The video explains two processes involving atomic nuclei that release large amounts of energy - nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. The video explains how uranium 235 can be made to undergo nuclear fission and also discusses the concept...
FuseSchool
Energy Sources
Energy Sources | Energy | Physics | FuseSchool There are many different sources of energy, how many can you name? Sources of energy include burning coal, oil, gas and biomass, solar, hydroelectric, tidal, wind, muscle power, geothermal,...
Professor Dave Explains
Nuclear Reactions, Radioactivity, Fission and Fusion
Radioactivity. We've seen it in movies, it's responsible for the Ninja Turtles. It's responsible for Godzilla. But what is it? It's time to learn exactly what nuclear reactions are, and what it is that makes atomic bombs so destructive,...
Curated Video
Introduction to Nuclear Fusion
The video is a lecture on the topic of nuclear fusion, which involves the combination of two small nuclei to form one larger nucleus. The lecturer compares nuclear fusion with nuclear fission, which is the splitting of a nucleus into two...
DoodleScience
Nuclear Fission and Fusion _ GCSE Physics
Doodle Science teaches you high school physics in a less boring way in almost no time! GCSE Science
Curated Video
Harnessing the Energy of Atoms with Nuclear Power
Understand the basics of nuclear power, including how it is generated through the process of fission in uranium atoms. This video highlights the use of neutrons and control rods to create a chain reaction, which ultimately produces...
Visual Learning Systems
Viruses and Monerans: Bacterial Shapes and Activities
Practical examples show how viruses and bacteria are both beneficial and harmful to humans. Animations describe the structure of a virus, and explain how they reproduce and cause disease. Microscopic images illustrate different types and...
Bloomberg
Startorus Fusion CEO on Nuclear Fusion
Chinese commercial fusion company Startorus Fusion's CEO Rui Chen says fusion energy has a bright future and most companies are aiming to build their demonstration fusion power stations by 2035. He speaks with David Ingles and Annabelle...
Bridgeman Arts
A is for Atom part 4 - 1952 Cold War-era cartoon about atomic energy
American animation about atomic energy - atom - nuclear. CU baseball - rotating globe - nuclear missile. Oak Ridge - site of construction of first atomic bomb. Nuclear reactor - atomic power plant - glowing electricity runs along pylons...
Curated Video
The World's Relationship With Nuclear Energy Is Changing
Though the idea of nuclear energy has historically been unpopular, the debate has now changed toward a push for more of it.
Bloomberg
Moniz: Fusion Power Possible in Next Decade
Fusion power plants are possible on the electricity grid within the next decade, a potential game changer that could supply a limitless amount of carbon-free power, former US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Thursday. He spoke with...
Curated Video
Why Is There New Interest In Fusion Energy?
A company by the name of Zap Energy is trying to find a way to develop more energy output from fusion reactions.