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Get to Know Nuclear

Nuclear science comprises many fields. From astrophysics to radioisotopes, nuclear science all starts with the atom. The atom, and its fundamental building blocks of protons and neutrons, is the bundle of radioactive energy that makes so much possible.

First, hear Albert Einstein explain his theory of Relativity formula, E = mc², in an historic recording:

http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/voice1.htm

This website gives a good introductory explanation of atoms, radiation, and fission/fusion:

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter13.html

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National Nuclear Science Week

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