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Nuclear Reactions : How Nuclear-Armed States Behave
Nuclear Reactions analyzes how nuclear weapons change the calculations states make in their foreign policies, why they do so, and why nuclear weapons have such different effects on the foreign policies of different countries.Mark S. Bell argues that nuclear weapons are useful for more than deterrence.They are leveraged to pursue a wide range of goals in international politics, and the nations that acquire them significantly change their foreign policies as a result.Closely examining how these effects vary and what those variations have meant in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, Bell shows that countries are not generically "emboldened"—they change their foreign policies in different ways based on their priorities.This has huge policy implications: What would Iran do if it were to acquire nuclear weapons?Would Japanese policy toward the United States change if Japan were to obtain nuclear weapons? And what does the looming threat of nuclear weapons mean for the future of foreign policy?Far from being a relic of the Cold War, Bell argues, nuclear weapons are as important in international politics today as they ever were. Thanks to generous funding from the University of Minnesota and its participation in TOME, the ebook editions of this book are available as Open Access volumes, available from Cornell Open (cornellpress.cornell.edu/cornell-open) and other repositories.
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Nuclear Burn
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Nuclear Distraction
At a karate tournament, Hazmat loses his match but scores his first date.But as a member of the Recon Academy, this forensics expert has more to worry about than what to wear.The evil Shadow Cell squadron has broken into the city's nuclear power plant.If the Recon Academy doesn't hurry, a massive meltdown might ruin Hazmat's big night.
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Nuclear Weapons
A primer on nuclear weapons, from the science of fission and fusion to the pursuit of mutual assured destruction, the SALT treaties, and the Bomb in pop culture. Although the world’s attention has shifted to drone-controlled bombing and cyberwarfare, the threat of nuclear war still exists.There are now fourteen thousand nuclear weapons in the hands of the nine declared nuclear powers.Even though the world survived the Cold War, we need to understand what it means to live with nuclear weapons.In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Mark Wolverton offers a primer on nuclear weapons, from the science of fission and fusion to the pursuit of mutual assured destruction, the SALT and START agreements, and the Bomb in pop culture. Wolverton explains the basic scientific facts, offers historical perspective, and provides a nuanced view of the unique political, social, and moral dilemmas posed by nuclear weapons.He describes the birth of the Bomb in 1945 and its use against the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; explains how a nuclear bomb works; recounts episodes when the world came close to waging nuclear war, including the Cuban missile crisis in 1962; discusses nuclear policy and nuclear treaties; and traces the influence of such films as On the Beach, Dr. Strangelove, and The Day After.
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What is nuclear fusion and what is nuclear mass?
Nuclear fusion is a process in which two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This process is the same reaction that powers the sun and other stars. Nuclear mass, on the other hand, refers to the total mass of an atomic nucleus, which is composed of protons and neutrons. The mass of a nucleus is slightly less than the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons, due to the binding energy that holds the nucleus together.
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Why would nuclear waste be produced in nuclear fusion?
Nuclear waste is not produced in nuclear fusion. Unlike nuclear fission, which produces radioactive waste, nuclear fusion does not produce long-lived radioactive waste. In a fusion reaction, the fuel is typically isotopes of hydrogen, such as deuterium and tritium, and the main byproduct is helium. This makes nuclear fusion a much cleaner and safer form of nuclear energy production compared to nuclear fission.
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Why have the bonds in my portfolio, which are securities, lost the most value, even though they are EU government bonds considered safe investment havens?
The value of bonds in your portfolio may have decreased due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds decreases because they are paying lower interest rates than newly issued bonds. This is known as interest rate risk. Even though EU government bonds are considered safe investments, they are still subject to fluctuations in interest rates, which can impact their value. Additionally, other factors such as economic conditions, inflation expectations, and market sentiment can also affect the value of bonds in your portfolio.
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How does investing in bonds differ from investing in a bank account?
Investing in bonds involves purchasing debt securities issued by governments or corporations, which pay a fixed interest rate over a specified period of time. In contrast, investing in a bank account typically involves depositing money into a savings or checking account, where it earns a variable interest rate set by the bank. Bonds generally offer higher potential returns than bank accounts, but they also carry a higher level of risk. Additionally, bonds have a maturity date, while bank accounts provide more immediate access to funds.
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Nuclear Family
‘Funny, poignant, smart and wonderfully, achingly real’ SARAH WATERS ‘Rambunctiously funny’ THE TIMES, Book of the Month 'I can’t think of another author who can make me ricochet so quickly from painful empathy to helpless laughter' ERIN KELLY From the Polari Prize-winning author of IN AT THE DEEP END When Lena buys DNA testing kits for her father Tom and twin sister Alison, she has no idea the gift will blow her family apart. Tom, forced to admit that he isn’t his daughters’ biological father, is terrified they will reject him.Alison, trying to start a family with her wife, doesn’t think DNA should make a difference. But Lena is obsessed with tracking down their biological father – and soon discovers they have a famous half-brother.Then she becomes obsessed with him, too… From the Polari Prize-winning author of In at the Deep End, this is a hilarious and deeply moving novel about what it means to be a family. READERS ARE LOVING NUCLEAR FAMILY 'I raced through it over a 24-hour period' ????? 'I loved the mix of humour, warmth and empathy.It's such an insightful book that really got me thinking' ????? 'Davies writes fearlessly and movingly – I felt as though I was reading about family friends.A brilliant read' ????? 'I chuckled, laughed, and cried… People are alive and breathing on the pages of this book.Please read it and enjoy' ????? 'Laugh-out-loud funny… A delight!' ?????
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Nuclear Family
‘Funny, poignant, smart and wonderfully, achingly real’ SARAH WATERS ‘Rambunctiously funny’ THE TIMES, Book of the Month 'I can’t think of another author who can make me ricochet so quickly from painful empathy to helpless laughter' ERIN KELLY FROM THE POLARI PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF IN AT THE DEEP END Who do you choose when the cracks begin to show? When Lena buys DNA testing kits for her father Tom and twin sister Alison, she has no idea the gift will blow her family apart. Tom, forced to admit that he isn’t his daughters’ biological father, is terrified they will reject him.Alison, trying to start a family with her wife, doesn’t think DNA should make a difference. But Lena is obsessed with tracking down their biological father – and soon discovers they have a famous half-brother.Then she becomes obsessed with him, too… From the Polari Prize-winning author of In at the Deep End, this is a hilarious and deeply moving novel about what it means to be a family. READERS ARE LOVING NUCLEAR FAMILY 'I raced through it over a 24-hour period' ????? 'I loved the mix of humour, warmth and empathy.It's such an insightful book that really got me thinking' ????? 'Davies writes fearlessly and movingly – I felt as though I was reading about family friends.A brilliant read' ????? 'I chuckled, laughed, and cried… People are alive and breathing on the pages of this book.Please read it and enjoy' ????? 'Laugh-out-loud funny… A delight!' ?????
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Nuclear Monopoly
Throughout the decades of the Cold War, people all around the world lived in fear of thermonuclear war.To assuage that fear theorists of deterrence explained over and over again that both sides had to be able to retaliate with "mutual assured destruction," to keep nuclear weapons from being used.Yet this "basic fact" of nuclear deterrence begs the question: What deterred the United States from a preemptive strike before 1949 when Joseph Stalin's Soviet Union had not yet acquired nuclear weapons of its own?In Nuclear Monopoly George Quester sets forth the case for preventive war using rudimentary atomic weapons to avoid the possibility of a future war in which both sides would have used hydrogen bombs. Quester demonstrates that the notion of mutual assured destruction was rooted in the questionable assumption that assured destruction must be mutual and that the United States "of course" would never consider preventive war.He explores the logic of these assumptions against the historical circumstances of the years 1945-1949 and the thinking of influential personalities and decision-makers that determined U.S. nuclear policy. In 1945 the United States was able to inflict nuclear destruction and had no fear of retaliation.Arguably the United States could have used that advantage to extract major political concessions from the Soviet Union, including surrender, disarmament, and democratization.At the same time it might have prevented the proliferation and development of nuclear weapons.Against this view Quester analyzes a range of prevailing views from practical and procedural considerations.These range from the shortage of bombs and other resources, ineffectiveness of bombing, Soviet resistance, and the vulnerability of Western Europe, to larger questions of American morality: absence of a casus belli, civilian casualties, and concern about untrammeled arrogance of power. With dissolution of the Soviet Union and the proliferation of nuclear weapons among small powers and rogue states, the failure to head off Soviet nuclear capacity takes on greater historical weight.The options of the next century will never be what they were from 1945-1949, but this study of the military and strategic decision-making provides important insights for future conflicts.Nuclear Monopoly will be of interest to military historians, policymakers, and political scientists.
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Nuclear Energy
This title examines the history and use of nuclear energy, the pros and cons of the technology, and next steps for this important energy source.This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a That's Amazing special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
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What are your arguments against nuclear energy or nuclear power?
There are several arguments against nuclear energy or nuclear power. Firstly, there are concerns about the safety of nuclear power plants, as accidents like the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters have shown the devastating consequences of nuclear meltdowns. Additionally, the issue of nuclear waste disposal remains a major challenge, as radioactive waste can remain hazardous for thousands of years. Furthermore, the high cost of building and maintaining nuclear power plants, as well as the potential for nuclear proliferation and the risk of terrorist attacks on nuclear facilities, are also significant concerns.
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How is nuclear fission initiated in a nuclear power plant?
Nuclear fission is initiated in a nuclear power plant by bombarding uranium-235 or plutonium-239 atoms with neutrons. When a neutron strikes the nucleus of a uranium-235 or plutonium-239 atom, it causes the nucleus to become unstable and split into two smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of heat. This process also releases additional neutrons, which can then go on to strike other uranium-235 or plutonium-239 atoms, leading to a chain reaction that produces a continuous release of energy. This heat is then used to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity.
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Why have the bonds in my portfolio, which are securities, lost the most value, even though they are EU government bonds considered as safe investment havens?
The value of EU government bonds in your portfolio may have decreased due to a variety of factors such as changes in interest rates, inflation expectations, or market sentiment. Even though EU government bonds are generally considered safe investment havens, they are still subject to market fluctuations and can lose value in certain economic conditions. Additionally, global events, economic uncertainty, or changes in government policies can also impact the value of these securities. It's important to monitor the market and economic conditions to understand the reasons behind the decrease in value of your bond holdings.
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Is it worth investing in Ukraine's war bonds?
Investing in Ukraine's war bonds can be a way to show support for the country during its conflict with Russia, but it also comes with risks. The situation in Ukraine is volatile and the outcome of the conflict is uncertain, which could affect the value of the bonds. Additionally, there may be concerns about the stability of the Ukrainian economy and the government's ability to repay the bonds. Therefore, investing in Ukraine's war bonds should be carefully considered and individuals should weigh the potential risks and rewards before making a decision.
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