Dossier
Uranium-235
Coverage of Uranium-235 in the Nexus archive.
- How lasers could help provide fuel for nuclear reactors
Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) is developing laser enrichment technology to reprocess uranium waste in Paducah, Kentucky, aiming to produce nuclear fuel more efficiently than conventional centrifuge methods. The technique uses lasers to target specific uranium isotopes, enabling selective separation and potentially supporting advanced reactor designs.
- The Process of Uranium Enrichment
Uranium enrichment is a process that increases the concentration of the isotope uranium-235, essential for nuclear reactors and weapons. It involves complex technological methods to separate isotopes, impacting energy production and global security.