Nuclear fission reaction, artwork
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Nuclear fission reaction, artwork
Nuclear fission reaction, computer artwork. At left is a neutron (blue) about to collide with an uranium-235 nucleus (grey). Upon collision the neutron combines with the nucleus to form uranium- 236. This is a highly unstable element that spontaneously undergoes nuclear fission (splitting), producing a vast amount of energy (seen here as a blue and green explosion), the elements barium-141, krypton-92 and three neutrons. This is the reaction that occurred in the atomic bombs dropped by the Americans on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War Two
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Atom Bomb Atomic Bomb Barium Element Elements Energy Explosion Fission Neutron Neutrons Nuclear Weapon Particle Particle Physics Particles Reacting Reaction Splitting Unstable Uranium Warfare Computer Artwork Physical
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This print showcases a computer artwork depicting the intense process of nuclear fission reaction. At the forefront, we witness a neutron, represented by its striking blue hue, on the verge of colliding with an uranium-235 nucleus depicted in grey. The moment these two particles collide, they combine to form uranium-236, an incredibly unstable element. This instability leads to spontaneous nuclear fission or splitting, which is visually portrayed as a breathtaking explosion in shades of blue and green. The sheer power unleashed during this reaction results in the release of an immense amount of energy. In this artwork, we can observe this energy manifesting itself through the explosive display before us. Additionally, three neutrons are emitted along with barium-141 and krypton-92 elements as byproducts. It is important to note that this particular fission reaction holds historical significance as it mirrors the events that unfolded during World War Two when atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by American forces. These devastating weapons harnessed the potential of nuclear fission to unleash destruction on an unprecedented scale. Through this thought-provoking image created by Science Photo Library, we are reminded not only of the incredible power contained within atoms but also of their potential for both creation and devastation when manipulated for warfare purposes.
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