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Nuclear Chain Reaction Simulation
A simplified look inside a nuclear reactor, showing how neutrons, fuel, and control rods interact to shape a stable or runaway chain reaction.
A simplified look inside a nuclear reactor, showing how neutrons, fuel, and control rods interact to shape a stable or runaway chain reaction.
The unmatched ability of a Nuclear Battery to function in extreme conditions has made it critical for space exploration and other challenging applications.
Nuclear Space Propulsion may become the cornerstone of humanity’s journey to the stars. What is it and what challenges remain to be solved?
Breeder Reactors are a unique type of nuclear reactor which produce more fuel than they consume. Is this the key to endless energy or is there a catch?
Discover how the concept of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) seeks to revolutionise the global nuclear sector, with clean, efficient, affordable and scalable nuclear energy.
A Supercritical Water Reactor (SCWR) is designed to operate at high pressures and temperatures to achieve greater efficiency, simpler design and lower costs. By using familiar light-water technology in a next-gen format, SCWRs promise cleaner, faster, and more sustainable nuclear power for the future.
Discover the Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR) – an advanced nuclear reactor that uses liquid sodium metal as a coolant and fast neutrons to efficiently generate power, reduce nuclear waste, and close the fuel cycle. Learn how this cutting-edge technology offers a sustainable, safe, and high-performance solution for the future of clean energy.
Discover the Lead-cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) – an advanced nuclear reactor design that uses liquid lead metal as a coolant, enabling operation at high temperatures without high pressure, efficient electricity generation and long-term waste reduction. Ideal for meeting growing clean energy demands, LFRs are a game-changing solution for a low-carbon future.
Discover how a High Temperature Gas Reactor (HTGR) works – using TRISO fuel and helium cooling for safe, high-efficiency power generation, hydrogen production, and industrial heat applications. Learn about their design, benefits and latest developments – including the difference between prismatic and pebble bed designs.
Discover the Gas-Cooled Fast Reactor (GFR), an advanced nuclear technology designed for high efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced safety. Utilizing a fast neutron spectrum and helium coolant, GFRs offer superior fuel utilization, reduced waste, and next-generation energy solutions. Learn more about how GFRs contribute to the future of clean, reliable nuclear power.