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[Same here] From what I remember, the energy released by γ-radiation is quite low. I'm still not convinced that just because something emits γ-radiation, short
by nothrabannosir 9y ago
[Same here]
From what I remember, the energy released by γ-radiation is quite low. I'm still not convinced that just because something emits γ-radiation, short or long half life, it has an inherently meaningful energy potential. α- and β-radiation: sure. But γ? It's harmful to humans for very different reasons than fissile material is a useful energy source, isn't it?
Or am I completely misremembering this all?
- gaius 9y agoCorrelation is not causation sure. But "spent" nuclear fuel has plenty of energy left in it that a breeder can extract.