Ydinvoimalla
ydinvoimalla is the Finnish term for nuclear fission, the process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy. This energy release occurs because the binding energy per nucleon in the resulting fragments is higher than that of the original nucleus. The most common fissionable isotopes used in energy production are uranium‑235 and plutonium‑239, which are capable of sustaining a controlled chain reaction.
In a nuclear reactor, a neutron strikes a fissile nucleus, causing it to split and emit additional
The use of ydinvoimalla offers several advantages. It provides a large amount of power from a relatively
Historical milestones include the first artificial chain reaction in 1942, the development of the first nuclear