1. Nuclear Energy Shane Malenfant and Evan Kimel http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Gundrem mingen_Nuclear_Power_Plant.jpg

2. Content What is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear fission vs. Nuclear fusion A Brief History of Nuclear Energy Nuclear Energy in the United States Today How Nuclear Power Plants Work Types of Nuclear Reactors Major Issues of Nuclear Energy Future of Nuclear Energy Conclusions

3. What is Nuclear Energy?  E=MC^2  The First Law of Thermodynamics  Mass to Energy  There are two types  Fission and Fusion  Isotopes  Uranium  Plutonium http://nuclearpowertraining.tpub.com/h1019v 1/css/h1019v1_38.htm

4. Nuclear Fusion http://www.pakalertpress.com/2010/09/24/nuclear-fusion-in-the- quran/

5. Nuclear Fission http://ofnuclearenergy.com/history-energy-nuclear.html

6. Nuclear Chain Reaction http://physics.tutorvista.com/modern-physics/fission.html

7. The History of Nuclear Energy The Sun The Original Energy Source Nuclear fusion WWII Discoveries Nuclear Fission Applications of fission The Manhattan Project Major Gains The first http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages /2004/11/22/obituaries/22BACH.jpg. html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Th e_Sun_by_the_Atmospheric_Imaging_ Assembly_of_NASA%27s_Solar_Dynami cs_Observatory_-_20100819.jpg http://wwiifrecker11i.wikispaces. com/Atomic+Bomb

8. “ ” “The more important responsibility of this atomic energy agency would be to devise methods whereby this fissionable material would be allocated to serve the peaceful pursuits of mankind. Experts would be mobilized to apply atomic energy to the needs of agriculture, medicine and other peaceful activities. A special purpose would be to provide abundant electrical energy in the power-starved areas of the world. Thus the contributing powers would be dedicating some of their strength to serve the needs rather than the fears of mankind” – Dwight D. Eisenhower, Atoms For Peace Address to the UN, 1953 Nuclear Energy After 1945

9. Nuclear Energy in the US Today Nuclear Energy: Is the third largest source of electricity in the US Has 62 commercially owned power plants, with over 100 nuclear reactors Produced from US power plants is the most in the world (Over 100,000 MW) “In 2008, U.S. uranium ore reserves were estimated at one billion, 227 million pounds. These reserves are located primarily in Wyoming and New Mexico” (Environmental Protection Agency).

10. Nuclear Power Plants Coal fired Power PlantNuclear Power Plant http://www.stork- gears.com/news_inspection_ihi_gearbox_powerstation_malaysia.php http://nerdtrek.com/how-nuclear-power-works/

11. Types of Nuclear Reactors Light Water High- Temperature Gas Graphite- Water Heavy WaterFast Breeder

12. Major Issues of Nuclear Energy Unanswered Questions Nuclear Waste Disposal Nuclear Proliferation and terrorism Nuclear Meltdowns Nuclear Energy’s Problems are both environmentally and socially linked

13. Nuclear Weaponization How do elements become radioactive? Enrichment Gas Centrifuges Nuclear Reactor Nuclear Bomb 5% vs. 95%

14. Nuclear Meltdowns Three Mile IslandChernobylFukushima http://nucleaire11.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/ famous-nuclear-disasters/ http://wunelle.blogspot.com/2012/04/meltdown.html

15. Nuclear Waste Disposal Different ideas on how to eliminate waste Direct Disposal Postponed Storage Reprocessing Failed Solutions Yucca Mountain No Perfect Scenario http://nfrcoa lition.blogspo t.com/2011/0 4/house- investigates- yucca- mountain.ht ml http:// www.wd cb.ru/mi ning/yuc ca/s- 24.gif

16. The Future of Nuclear Energy Advantages No Greenhouse Gasses, a “clean energy” Same efficiency as coal fired power plant Low Production Costs over the long term Large Uranium Deposits in the US Disadvantages Waste Disposal Reactor Meltdowns Radiation Weaponization High Barriers to entry, expensive investment

17. Conclusions

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