Learn the key concepts of Nuclear technology

Who did the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction?

In early 1942 , Enrico Fermi led a group of scientists in initiating the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction at University of Chicago. 

What is nuclear fuel?

Nuclear fuel is the element that is used in nuclear power plants to produce heat to power the turbines. 

What are the three most relevant fissile isotopes?

The three most relevant fissile isotopes are uranium- 233, uranium-235 and plutonium-239.

What do you understand by Transfer Reactions?

Transfer Reactions: The absorption of a particle followed by discharge of 1 or 2 particles is referred to as transfer reactions.

How many nuclear powers are there in India?

 Presently, India has 22 nuclear power reactors operating in 7 states.