Exploring Nuclear Reactions: Fission and Fusion

This chapter delves into the differences between nuclear fission and fusion, highlighting the chain reactions in fission and the controlled nature of nuclear power plants. It further explains nuclear fusion as a process that binds small atoms to create energy, relating it to the famous equation e equals mc squared and the significance of the sun as an energy source. The discussion also covers the complexities and energy demands of nuclear fusion, including the challenges in replicating the sun's fusion on Earth for electricity generation.