| LII.org (Home) | About LII IPL.org Suggest a Site Subscribe to New This Week Contact |
|
|
 |
|||
|
|||
|
|||
|
|
|||
Fission & Fusion
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Atomic Archive 
 "This site explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb" and explains how nuclear weapons work and their effects. Features key historical documents, a timeline of the nuclear age, arms control treaties, a glossary, lesson plans for teachers, and related links. Also contains "historical photographs, animations and interactive models of the first atomic bombs" as well as an almanac highlighting nuclear facilities, stockpiles, arsenals, test sites, accidents, and smuggling incidents. Searchable. http://www.atomicarchive.com/ Topics: International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Lesson Plans, Physics, Weapons Last updated Apr 17, 2004 IPPEX: Interactive Plasma Physics Education Experience
"This site contains Interactive Plasma Physics Topics, ranging from electricity, magnetism, energy, and fusion. Please visit the 'Virtual Tokamak' and our 'Virtual Magnetic Stability Module' to learn about Plasma and Fusion Containment." Includes an overview of how fusion works, plus a glossary. Searchable. http://ippex.pppl.gov/ Topics: Energy, Physics, Science, Technology Last updated May 1, 2005 Nuclear Energy in California
This site provides an overview of current and past nuclear power facilities in California, including San Onofre (San Diego County) and Diablo Canyon (near San Luis Obispo). Also includes general information about the creation of nuclear power and fission reactors, and links to related information and sites. From the California Energy Commission. http://www.energy.ca.gov/nuclear/ Topics: Energy, Physics, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 2, 2006 Perspectives on Plasmas: The Fourth State of Matter
Information on "plasma science, the vast range of its applications, and its profound implications for 21st century science and technology as well as for daily life." Features an overview of plasma basics, online exhibits, links to related resources, and more. http://www.plasmas.org/ Topics: Physics Last updated Jul 4, 2004 Q&A: Nuclear Fusion Reactor
Questions and answers about the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), "an experimental reactor that will attempt to reproduce on Earth the nuclear reactions that power the Sun and other stars." Discusses the June 2005 decision to site the reactor at Cadarache in southern France. Includes a model of the planned nuclear plant. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4627237.stm Topics: Energy, Physics, Science, Technology Last updated Jun 29, 2005 |
|||
| Copyright © 2009, Librarians' Internet Index, LII. All rights reserved. Financial support for LII (Librarians' Internet Index) comes from the The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology and the IPL Consortium. LII is hosted by The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology. |