
The Skeptics Guide #967 - Jan 20 2024
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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Nuclear Batteries: How They Work and Applications
This chapter provides an explanation of nuclear batteries, also known as atomic batteries or radioisotope generators, and how they work by converting the decay of radioactive particles into electricity. It discusses the different types of atomic batteries based on energy conversion methods and provides examples of their applications, such as powering remote locations and space probes.
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