Plutonium, Nuclear Power, and Nuclear Weapons

Plutonium, Nuclear Power, and Nuclear Weapons

The possible use of plutonium in a new type of nuclear fuel cycle is discussed. Such a technology could reduce weapon-grade plutonium stocks, boost energy production and contribute to global arms reduction.

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Veröffentlicht in:Issues in science and technology 1999-03, Vol.15 (3), p.29-33
Hauptverfasser: WAGNER, RICHARD L., ARTHUR, EDWARD D., CUNNINGHAM, PAUL T.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Architecture
Arms control & disarmament
Breeder reactors
Cost effectiveness
Energy conservation
Fuels
Geology
Hazardous waste management industry
Methods
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear fuels
Nuclear power
Nuclear power plants
Nuclear weapons
PERSPECTIVES
Plutonium
Power reactors
Radiation
Radioactive waste disposal
Radioactive wastes
Reactor fuel reprocessing
Safety and security measures
Uranium
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Zusammenfassung:The possible use of plutonium in a new type of nuclear fuel cycle is discussed. Such a technology could reduce weapon-grade plutonium stocks, boost energy production and contribute to global arms reduction.
ISSN:0748-5492
1938-1557