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Yes, neutron activation is a source of radioactivity, but the results are short-lived (~10 yrs) radioactive isotopes. The problem with fission waste isn't nece
by drjesusphd 11y ago
Yes, neutron activation is a source of radioactivity, but the results are short-lived (~10 yrs) radioactive isotopes. The problem with fission waste isn't necessarily the quantity of radiation, but the fact that the timescales are far beyond what humanity can count on.
That said, I'm convinced we'll have to deal with it. Fusion will be ready when the uranium runs out.
- opo 11y ago>...The problem with fission waste isn't necessarily the quantity of radiation, but the fact that the timescales are far beyond what humanity can count on. Nuclear waste can and should be recycled which would reduce the amount of waste. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioactive_waste https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioactive_waste Eventually it will be possible to use most of the waste as fuel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integral_fast_reactor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integral_fast_reactor >...That said, I'm convinced we'll have to deal with it. Fusion will be ready when the uranium runs out. With breeder reactors, we could run the world on nuclear power and have enough fuel for tens of thousands of years. By then I would hope fusion would be ready.